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Palangkaraya

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Updated Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding travel to parts of Indonesia affected by the recent earthquake; travelers to Palangkaraya should stay informed of regional seismic activity.

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  • Current official alerts require extra planning
  • Air quality may affect outdoor activity
  • Earthquake risk (regional)
  • Seasonal haze from forest fires
  • Potential flooding during heavy rains

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Palangkaraya month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Palangkaraya are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 403 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.523.53567.5
February30.523.53517.7
March30.523.53967.7
April30.623.83648.4
May30.724.13048.8
June30.223.62188.8
July30.323.31529.3
August30.823.31789.0
September31.323.32158.5
October31.323.53358.2
November30.823.64037.8
December30.823.63458.0

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2015

    Surrounded by forests and peat land, the city can be heavily affected by haze in the dry season, notably in 2015 and 2019.

  2. Documented history · 2019

    In 2019, the haze caused several people to evacuate the city.

  3. 2015 Haze

    Surrounded by forests and peat land, the city can be heavily affected by haze in the dry season, notably in 2015.

  4. 2019 Haze

    In 2019, the haze caused several people to evacuate the city.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Palangkaraya has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Tjilik Riwut

    Governor who led the construction of Palangka Raya and inaugurated the city’s first pillar in 1957; later became the city’s namesake for several landmarks.

  • Sukarno

    President of Indonesia who erected the first pillar marking the inauguration of Palangka Raya on 17 July 1957.

  • Zacharias Hartman

    Dutch explorer who documented the existence of the original Pahandut village in 1823.

  • D.A.W. Van Der Pijl

    Dutch‑descendant architect who participated in the 1957 committee that selected Pahandut as the provincial capital.

Local business and employers

  • Govindo Group

    Owner of Duta Mall Palangka Raya, which opened in October 2025 and plans to add Hotel FUGO in 2026.

  • Palangka Raya Mall (integrated with Hotel Neo)

    Major shopping centre in the city, connected directly to Hotel Neo.

  • Lippo Plaza Palangka Raya

    Formerly Mega Town Square, one of the city’s prominent malls.

  • Siloam Hospitals

    Private hospital chain operating facilities in Palangka Raya.

  • Lion Air Aviation School

    Aviation training school located at Tjilik Riwut Airport.

Newspapers and local media

  • Tribun Kalteng

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Palangkaraya. Indonesian newspaper.

  • Media related to Palangka Raya at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Palangkaraya, in brief

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02 · History

How Palangkaraya took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Palangkaraya

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Palangkaraya

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Palangkaraya

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Palangkaraya

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Palangkaraya

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08 · Questions

Questions about Palangkaraya

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01 · Q&A

Where is Palangkaraya located and what are its coordinates?

Palangkaraya is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -2.2083, 113.9167 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Palangkaraya?

Palangkaraya has a recorded population of approximately 318,247 and observes the Asia/Pontianak time zone (IDR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Palangkaraya?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Palangkaraya include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.

04 · Q&A

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