Banjarbaru
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About Banjarbaru
Banjarbaru is the capital city of South Kalimantan, one of the provinces in Indonesia. It is located 35 km (22 mi) southeast of Banjarmasin, the largest city of the province. The city had a population of 199,627 as of the 2010 Census, and 253,442 at the 2020 Census, and the official population estimate as at mid 2025 was 293,332 (comprising 147,053 males and 146,279 females). The large town of Martapura, with 161,290 inhabitants in 2025 (in Martapura and Martapura Timur Districts), lies immediately to the north of Banjarbaru in Banjar Regency, and in effect constitutes an extension of the city. The second largest city in the province after Banjarmasin, it is also part of Banjarbakula metropolitan area.
Banjarbaru was previously only a temporary name used by governor Dr. Murdjani to differentiate it from Banjarmasin, as "baru" means "new" in Indonesian. However, the name stuck among people living there and gradually became the official name of the city. The area which became Banjarbaru previously consisted of a series of hills known as Mount Apam.
Diamond mines in Cempaka have existed since the 15th century under the Hindu-Buddhist kingdom...
Banjarbaru travel guide
Getting there
By plane Banjarmasin's Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ IATA) is actually nearer to Banjarbaru than to Banjarmasin. It is about 15 minutes' drive from the city.
Getting around
All public transportation are using yellow registration plate.
By taksi kota Taksi kota is a green minivan. The route is from Liang Anggang to Martapura (the capital of the Banjar Regency), via Banjarbaru and vice versa.
By becak Becak (rickshaw or pedicab). You have to be good negotiator if you want to ride on becak, fare depends on the destination (near or far). Markets is the best place to find becak. It's a good choice for a short ride. Usually becak drivers don't speak English, but a map and lots of pointing will get you to the right place. You need to know the place you want to go.
See
1 Lambung Mangkurat Museum, Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani km 36, ☏ +62 511 4772453. The museum store various types of historical and cultural relics as well as the profile of South Kalimantan in various aspects of life and natural potential. The museum collection consists of relics of the Sultanate of Banjar, Candi Agung (The Great Temple), Candi Laras (Laras Temple), tools of stone, wood carving, tools for agriculture and household furniture and traditional musical instruments. The museum was inaugurated and began functioning in January 1978. Diamond panning - located in Cempaka district, about 7 kilometers from Banjarbaru. The miners usually in groups to dig a hole at a depth of about 10-12 meters using traditional tolls and old methods. Great Mosque of Al-Karomah Martapura, Jl. A. Yani, Cindai Alus, Kec. Martapura, Kabupaten Banjar, Kalimantan Selatan 70611, Indonesia. (updated Sep 2022) Amanah Borneo Park, Jl. Taruna Bhakti, RT.12/RW.04, Palam, Kec. Cemp., Kota Banjar Baru, Kalimantan Selatan 70731. 09:00-17:00. (updated Sep 2022)
Do
Swimming - there is one public pool in Banjarbaru. Address: Kolam Renang Idaman, Jalan Taman Gembira.
Eat
Ayam Panggang Swarga - located in the city center, famous for its chicken barbeque. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) - located in the city center. 1 Warung Mie khas Banjar, Loktabat Utara, Banjarbaru Utara. 17:00-22:30. Sell Banjarese noodle dish, Mie bancir. (updated Jul 2022)
Sleep
Hotel Permata In, Jl. A. Yani, ☏ +62 511 4773005.
Go next
Martapura - only 15 minutes drive from Banjarbaru Banjarmasin
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.