Protected Area · Indonesia
Tanjung Puting
Tanjung Puting is a protected area in Indonesia, covering 1,025,486 acres (415,000 ha), established in 1982.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Indonesia |
| Area | 1,025,486 acres (415,000 ha) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Coordinates | 2.8800° S, 111.8800° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tanjung Puting
Tanjung Puting National Park (Indonesian: Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting) is a national park in Indonesia located along the Sekonyer River in the southeast part of West Kotawaringin Regency in the Indonesian province of Central Kalimantan (Central Borneo). The nearest main town is the capital of the Regency, Pangkalan Bun. The park is famous for its orangutan conservation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY) · Palangkaraya, Indonesia · 149.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tanjung Puting?
Tanjung Puting is in Indonesia (2.8800° S, 111.8800° E).
When was Tanjung Puting established?
Tanjung Puting was established in 1982, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tanjung Puting?
Tanjung Puting covers 1,025,486 acres (415,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1378379 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanjung_Puting — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).