Batu Ampar, Kubu Raya
District in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Batu Ampar is an administrative district (kecamatan) of Kubu Raya Regency (Kabupaten Kubu Raya), one of the regencies of West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo in Indonesia.[1][2] It lies to the south of the major city of Pontianak, and borders the North Kayong Regency to its south. The district covers an area of 2,430.81 km2, and had a population of 37,404 at the 2024 estimate. There are two main towns - Batu Ampar town is the district administrative centre, while Padang Tikar is situated in the far west on the edge of the island of the same name.
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| Coordinates: 0°41′S 109°15′E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  West Kalimantan |
| Regency |  Kubu Raya Regency |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,430.81 km2 (938.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 37,404 |
| • Density | 15.387/km2 (39.853/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 (WIT) |
| Postal code | 78385 |
| Regional code | 61.12.05 |
Administration
Batu Ampar District is sub-divided into fifteen nominally rural villages (desa) all listed below with their areas and populations as at mid 2024,[3] and all sharing the postcode of 78385. The western part of the district (to the west of the town of Batu Ampar) is entirely insular, consisting of the major part of Padang Tikar Island (Pulau Padangtikar), while the eastern part contains both insular and mainland areas.
| Kode Wilayah | Name of kelurahan or desa | Area in km2 | Population mid 2024 estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61.12.05.2011 | Tanjung Harapan | 307.73 | 1,540 |
| 61.12.05.2010 | Ambarawa | 52.58 | 1,068 |
| 61.12.05.2008 | Sungai Jawi | 43.23 | 1,083 |
| 61.12.05.2007 | Sungai Besar | 40.89 | 1,187 |
| 61.12.05.2006 | Tasik Malaya | 35.43 | 1,395 |
| 61.12.05.2004 | Padang Tikar Batu | 15.16 | 4,373 |
| 61.12.05.2005 | Padang Tikar Dua | 7.46 | 4,658 |
| 61.12.05.2015 | Medan Mas (a) | 34.16 | 1,091 |
| 61.12.05.2009 | Nipah Panjang | 102.15 | 2,737 |
| 61.12.05.2003 | Teluk Nibung | 60.72 | 3,777 |
| 61.12.05 | Western sector | 699.51 | 22,909 |
| 61.12.05.2002 | Batu Ampar | 684.04 | 9,408 |
| 61.12.05.2012 | Sungai Kerawang | 109.21 | 1,551 |
| 61.12.05.2013 | Sumber Agung | 33.33 | 1,304 |
| 61.12.05.2014 | Muara Tiga | 174.32 | 1,682 |
| 61.12.05.2001 | Tanjung Beringin (b) | 730.40 | 550 |
| 61.12.05 | Eastern sector | 1,731.30 | 14,495 |
| 61.12.05 | Totals for district | 2,430.81 | 37,404 |
(a) situated immediately east of Padang Tikar Dua. (b) Tanjung Beringin is the most northerly district, and is situated inland.
Padangtikar Island
The island of Padangtikar covers the western half of the district. It has an area of 1,008.39 km2 (including in the east a part of Batu Ampar town) of which some 74% is covered by evergreen broadleaf forest. The town of Padang Tikar is situated in the northwest corner of the island. The coastline of the island is 228.6 km, and the mean elevation is 16 metres. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 127 metres above sea level. The island is characterized by flat, low-lying plains. The average population density is only 70 persons per km2.