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City of Balikpapan

City in Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia

Overview

Balikpapan, located on the eastern coast of Borneo, is a thriving port city at the heart of Indonesia's oil industry, blending a modern skyline with natural beauty. Visitors are drawn to its pristine beaches, fresh seafood, and lively public spaces.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Kalimantan Timur
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-1.24°, 116.89°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$632
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$330
Cashless
55
English
45
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2427 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
BPN
Distance
3 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.

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 63/100.

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