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Betung Kerihun National Park: Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Terrain Boundaries

Betung Kerihun National Park spans 8000 square kilometers within West Kalimantan, Indonesia. This geographic profile covers the mountain relief and forest landscape, including key peaks like Gunung Betung and major river systems such as the Sungai Kapuas and Sungai Mendalam.

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Montane RainforestBorneoTransboundary ConservationPrimatesOrangutan Habitat

Montane rainforest sanctuary protecting Borneo's transborder heritage

Betung Kerihun National Park

Betung Kerihun National Park is a vast protected area in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, established in 1995 as a premier conservation landscape for the island's montane and lowland rainforests. Spanning approximately 8,000 square kilometers, the park encompasses a dramatic terrain of steep hills and towering peaks including Mount Kerihun at 1,790 meters and Mount Lawit at 1,767 meters, positioning it as one of Borneo most significant mountainous protected areas. The park sits at the headwaters of the Kapuas River, the longest river in Indonesian Borneo, making it ecologically vital for downstream ecosystems and water security in the region.

Location
Indonesia
Park type
National park
Established
1995
Area
8,000 km²
Highest point
1,790 m
Betung Kerihun National Park Protected Area
Location overview

Regional data and island park status in West Kalimantan and Indonesia

Betung Kerihun National Park Geographic Profile and Location

The protected area is located in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, and maintains regional links to American Samoa. Geographic records document its official administrative bounds and island park status.
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
West Kalimantan
Primary location
West Kalimantan
Geographic setting
Island
Boundary and coordinates

Geolocation and boundary measurements across 8,000 square kilometers

Betung Kerihun National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits

Interactive boundary mapping displays the spatial footprint of Betung Kerihun National Park to define its shape and position. Companion geographic facts detail the calculated land area, coordinate limits, and center points of the park.
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Boundary area
8,278.4 km²
Boundary perimeter
804.1 km
Northernmost point
1.5884° N
Southernmost point
0.5978° N
Easternmost point
114.2054° E
Westernmost point
112.1997° E
Geographic centre
1.2161° N, 113.3277° E
North–south span
109.5 km
East–west span
223.2 km
Taman Nasional Betung Kerihun
Elevation and terrain

Mountain relief statistics and internal natural features

Betung Kerihun National Park Terrain and Elevation Range

Elevation summary metrics detail the vertical range and mountain relief spanning Betung Kerihun National Park. Recorded natural features document the names, types, and spatial relationships found within the boundary.
Minimum elevation
150 m
Maximum elevation
1,790 m
Highest point
1,790 m

Selected named natural features

Peaks

Gunung Sebako

Peaks

Gunung Condong

Peaks

Gunung Batu

Peaks

Gunung Lobang Ribut

Rivers

Kapuas River

Rivers

Sungai Sibau

Environmental setting

Tropical forest zones, mountainous relief, and riverine geography

Betung Kerihun National Park Environmental Classifications

Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and climate classifications provide complementary perspectives on the physical terrain of Betung Kerihun National Park. Stored environmental categories connect directly to relevant protected area destinations within the atlas.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Tropical
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Dense forest cover

Landscape features

Mountains · Hills · Forest · Rivers

Habitat types

Tropical forest · Montane forest · Riverine habitat

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Established
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Relief
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Area
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Established
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Scope
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Relief
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Area
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Relief
Mountain
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Area
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Relief
Mixed relief
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Relief
Mountain
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Delve deeper into the geographic identity of Betung Kerihun National Park, understanding its role as a mapped protected area. Examine the relationship between its boundaries and the surrounding West Kalimantan geography to gain a more comprehensive appreciation of this national park's natural context. Continue your atlas exploration to uncover more about its unique landscape features.