Ketapang (Kalimantan)

Ketapang
District
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese 吉打邦 (头彭)
 • Pinyin Jí dǎ bāng (Tóu péng)
 • Jawi کيتاڤامڬ
Nickname(s): Taupang
Motto: Ketapang ASRI (Aman, Sehat, Ramah, Indah)
Ketapang
Coordinates: 1°51′S 109°59′E / 1.850°S 109.983°E / -1.850; 109.983Coordinates: 1°51′S 109°59′E / 1.850°S 109.983°E / -1.850; 109.983
Country Indonesia
Province West Kalimantan
Government
 • Regent Martin Rantan
Time zone WIB (UTC+7)
Website http://www.ketapangkab.go.id/
Ketapang
Chinese 吉打邦

Ketapang or Tau-pang in Hakka is the capital city of Ketapang Regency (Kabupaten Ketapang), one of the regencies of West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo in Indonesia. Ketapang city is located at 1°51′S 109°59′E / 1.850°S 109.983°E / -1.850; 109.983 and is a small city on the delta of the Pawan River. Ketapang is served by the Ketapang Airport (Rahadi Osman Airport).

History

Tua Pek Kong Ketapang, icon of the city

Ketapang is named from the local Malay name for ketapang fruit (Terminalia catappa).

In 1936, Ketapang regency became one of the Afdeling (district in Dutch) in Keresidenan Kalimantan Barat (Residentis Western Afdeling van Borneo). In 1956, Ketapang regency became an autonomous regency in West Kalimantan province, and led by a regent (bupati).

Keraton Matan (also known as Keraton G.M.Saunan, name of the last King) used to be a Malay's kingdom palace. Now a museum

Administration

In formal Indonesian administrative subdivision, Ketapang is not a city. The name of Ketapang is only referred for Ketapang Regency. Although there is no exact border of the city, most of the government offices and the central of business of Ketapang Regency are located in Delta Pawan District (Kecamatan Delta Pawan) and because of that the district is considered as the capital of the regency. The district itself is located on the delta of the Pawan River.

Economy

The main industries consists in the production of palm oil, rubber and wood. And also there are some mining like bauxite, zircon sand and lead (Batu Galena)

Education

There are 37 high schools operated by state, private and religious institutions. The city has an Open University (Universitas Terbuka) and a Nursing Academy (Akademi Perawat Kabupaten Ketapang). A polytechnic has opened by 2008.

Health

The two hospitals located in the city are RSUD Dr.Agoesdjam (public hospital) and RS Fatima (private hospital).

Demographics

Ketapang is a multicultural city. It has a large population of Chinese. Madurese and Javanese are significant minorities, in terms of size. Most Chinese residents in Ketapang are of either Teochew or Hakka descent with Teochew being the majority. Because of this, Teochew is the main dialect used among Chinese residents in Ketapang. The native Indonesians living there are mainly of Malay and Dayak descent. In regards to speech, most citizens of Ketapang incorporate a type of Malay accent in their Indonesian, which is somewhat similar to that used in Malaysia.

Transportation

Rahadi Osman Airport, Ketapang, West Borneo, Indonesia

Ketapang is served by the Ketapang Airport (Rahadi Osman Airport). The airport has some connecting flights to Pontianak and Semarang via Pangkalan Bun. Since February 2011, Ketapang also has direct flight to Jakarta, by Aviastar.[1] Ketapang can also be reached via ship from Pontianak (a six-hour speedboat ride, departing Pontianak daily at 6am). Pontianak's airport serves flights to Jakarta

Main sights

Tugu Ale-ale

Notable People

See also

References

  1. ↑ Aviastar Airlines
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