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Samarinda
City in Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
Overview
Samarinda, the capital of East Kalimantan, is a lively city set on the banks of the Mahakam River. Known for its mix of urban development and local culture, visitors enjoy river tours, lively markets, and diverse cuisine. The city is rapidly growing yet still retains its charm through its historic districts and friendly locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Kalimantan Timur
Population
831,460
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-0.49°, 117.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
46
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$634
Local Cost
$286
Local Income
$210
Cashless
33
English
30
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
19.7°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
2448 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
0
Cafes
38
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAP
Distance
18 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 78 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 68/100.
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