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Samarinda

Decide whether to visit or live in Samarinda, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Samarinda month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Samarinda are typically February, July and August, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and May the wettest (about 347 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January30.223.73248.2
February30.423.72539.0
March30.423.73328.7
April30.523.93129.0
May30.224.23478.9
June29.623.72998.5
July29.723.62419.0
August30.023.62749.4
September30.623.62709.4
October30.623.82938.8
November30.523.83468.7
December30.323.73198.5

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What is being reported around Samarinda

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People and places shaping Samarinda

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Past and future events in Samarinda

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1265

    The mentioning of 6 villages above was found at a manuscript of Surat Salasilah Raja dalam Negeri Kutai Kertanegara written by Khatib Muhammad Tahir in 30 Rabi' al-Awwal AH 1265 (24 February 1849).

  2. Documented history · 1667

    The Kingdom of Gowa was forced to surrender and Sultan Hasanuddin was made to sign the Treaty of Bongaja on 19 November 1667.

  3. Documented history · 1942

    Samarinda was a small, sleepy town in 1942 with several small oil fields in the vicinity.

  4. Documented history · 1955

    In 1955, the Apostolic Vicariate of Samarinda was established in the city.

Current public leadership

  • Andi Harun

    Wikidata currently records this person as Samarinda's head of government. Indonesian politicians.

People associated with this place

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

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Samarinda yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Samarinda yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Samarinda Pos

    A current newspaper in Samarinda operating as a subsidiary of the Kaltim Post Group.

  • KoranKaltim

    A newspaper circulating in the region.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Samarinda, in brief

Samarinda is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Samarinda took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Samarinda

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Samarinda

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Samarinda

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Samarinda

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Samarinda

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08 · Questions

Questions about Samarinda

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Samarinda

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01 · Q&A

Where is Samarinda located and what are its coordinates?

Samarinda is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -0.4917, 117.1458, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Samarinda?

Samarinda has a recorded population of approximately 865,306 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Samarinda?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Samarinda include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Samarinda?

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