West Bontang (Indonesian: Bontang Barat, Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈbɔntaŋ ˈbarat]) is a district of the Bontang, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2024, it was inhabited by 31,634 people, and currently has a total area of 17.94 km2. Its district seat is located at the village of Kanaan.[3]
The district was separated on 16 July 1999 from North Bontang.[1] West Bontang shares borders with Teluk Pandan to the west and north, North Bontang to the east, and South Bontang to the south.
Governance
Villages
West Bontang is divided into the following 3 villages (kelurahan), and the district seat is marked bold:[4]
| Regional code (Kode wilayah) |
Name | Area (km2) | Population (2023) | RT (rukun tetangga) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.74.03.1001 | Belimbing | 9.59 | 11,719 | 12 |
| 64.74.03.1002 | Gunung Telihan Telihan |
2.29 | 14,440 | 30 |
| 64.74.03.1003 | Kanaan | 6.05 | 5,077 | 51 |
| Totals | 17.94 | 31,236 | 93 |
References
- ^ a b "Keterangan Presiden Belum Siap, Sidang Uji UU Pembentukan Kota Bontang Ditunda". testing.mkri.id. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- Note: Regional Regulation of Kutai Regency No. 17 of 1999 is yet to be digitalised.
- ^ "Camat Bontang Selatan dan Barat Jelaskan Alasan Tak Hadiri Rapat di Komisi A". kitamudamedia.com. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ a b c "Kota Bontang dalam Angka 2025". bontangkota.bps.go.id. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Kecamatan Bontang Barat Dalam Angka 2024". bontangkota.bps.go.id. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
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