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Bontang
City in Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
Overview
Bontang is a coastal city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, renowned for its mix of modern industry and traditional waterside neighborhoods. The city blends serene natural scenery with lively markets and offers a unique gateway to Kalimantan's marine life and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Kalimantan Timur
Population
161,413
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
0.13°, 117.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$517
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$320
Cashless
34
English
45
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
22.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2190 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
39
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BXT
Distance
2 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 88 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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