Bentian Besar Postal Codes: 75778 | Kutai Barat, Kalimantan Timur

Key Facts

Bentian Besar is a district (kecamatan) located in the western part of Kutai Barat Regency, within the province of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Situated in the interior of Borneo island, this district lies within the broader geographical context of Kalimantan, characterized by its tropical rainforests and river systems. Bentian Besar covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of the indigenous Dayak Bentian community who maintain traditional customs and livelihoods closely tied to the forest environment. The district is administratively divided into 12 villages (desa), including the main settlement areas that serve as centers for local governance and community activities. The economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with rubber and rattan cultivation being significant economic activities, alongside subsistence farming and forest product harvesting. Bentian Besar's landscape features rolling hills, dense tropical forests, and several small rivers that flow into the larger Mahakam River system, which shapes both the transportation networks and ecological characteristics of the region. This district represents an important cultural and ecological zone within East Kalimantan's diverse administrative structure. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for the villages within Bentian Besar district, comprehensive regional databases provide access to location-specific addressing details.

Neighboring Regions

• Damai
• Nyuatan
• Siluq Ngurai
• Muara Lawa
• Mook Manaar Bulatn