Siding Postal Codes: 79286 to 79287 | Bengkayang, Kalimantan Barat

Key Facts

Siding is a district (kecamatan) located in Bengkayang Regency, within the province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Situated in the northern part of Bengkayang Regency, Siding occupies a strategic position near the international border with Malaysia's Sarawak state. This district covers an area of approximately 215 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people according to recent estimates. The terrain of Siding is characterized by rolling hills and tropical rainforests, typical of the Borneo landscape, with elevations ranging from 50 to 400 meters above sea level. Siding is administratively divided into 6 villages (desa): Siding, Semade, Kayu Ara, Sebente, Sekunyit, and Serangkat. The district's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rubber and palm oil plantations being the main commercial crops, supplemented by subsistence farming of rice and various fruits. The local population consists mainly of Dayak communities, particularly the Bidayuh and Iban ethnic groups, who maintain traditional customs and cultural practices. Siding serves as an important administrative and service center for the surrounding rural communities, providing basic government services, education facilities, and healthcare access. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Siding's constituent villages, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and documentation needs across this border district.

Neighboring Regions

• Jagoi Babang
• Ledo
• Sanggau Ledo
• Teriak