Sambutan
District of Samarinda, East Kalimantan
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Sambutan (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈsambutan]) is a district of Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2024, it was inhabited by 64,310 people (an increase from 62,429 people in 2023), and currently has the total area of 100.59 square kilometres (38.84 sq mi).[5][4] It was separated from Samarinda Ilir on 14 December 2010.[1] Its district seat is located at the village of Sambutan.
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| Coordinates: 0°30′26.21581″S 117°10′9.30104″E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | East Kalimantan |
| City | Samarinda |
| Established | 14 December 2010[1] |
| District seat | Sambutan[2] |
| Government | |
| • District head (Camat) | Norbaiti Zarta[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 100.59 km2 (38.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[4] | |
• Total | 64,310 |
| • Density | 639.3/km2 (1,656/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (ICT) |
| Regional code | 64.72.07 |
| Villages | 5 |
Sambutan borders Kutai Kartanegara Regency (specifically the district of Anggana) to the east.
History
Etymology
According to the local legends, it begins with a crocodile who lived in the Mahakam and liked to receive tree branches falling into the river. Also, the region was mostly inhabited by Banjar people, who are known for their culture of welcoming (menyambut — sambutan "greeting") guests in a friendly and sincere manner. Eventually, it gave its name to the river and also the eponymous village of Sambutan.[6]
The book Dari Swapraja ke Kabupaten Kutai, dated from 1979, however, claimed that its older form was Sambuyutan, as mentioned by a genealogy of the Sultanate of Kutai. Context:[7]
At the same time when the erau was held, they celebrated Putri Karang Melenu, daughter of Babu Jaruma at Hulu Dusun, because it was time to step her feet to the earth. Babu Jaruma invited the locals of (the following villages): (...)
Modern history
Until 21 October 1987, what is now part of Sambutan (listed as Sambutan, Sungai Kapih, and Pulau Atas) were once part of the district of Anggana, Kutai Regency. They were transferred to Samarinda in exchange for return of Sanga-Sanga, Muara Jawa, and Samboja districts into Kutai Kartanegara.[8] On 14 December 2010, Sambutan was created from eastern parts of Samarinda Ilir.[1] Its first district head was inaugurated on 31 December by mayor of Samarinda, Syaharie Jaang, along with other newly-created districts.[9]
Governance
Villages
Sambutan is divided into the following 5 villages (kelurahan):[5]
| Regional code (Kode wilayah) |
Name | Area (km2) | Population (2023) | RT (rukun tetangga) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.72.07.1001 | Sungai Kapih | 17.70 | 15,836 | 25 |
| 64.72.07.1002 | Sambutan | 31.00 | 27,983 | 40 |
| 64.72.07.1003 | Makroman | 20.96 | 10,762 | 27 |
| 64.72.07.1004 | Sindang Sari | 1.70 | 4,183 | 10 |
| 64.72.07.1005 | Pulau Atas | 29.59 | 3,665 | 9 |
| Totals | 100.95 | 62,429 | 111 |
Infrastructure
Education
As of 2023/2024 school year, Sambutan had 14 kindergartens (1 of them was public), 17 elementary schools (3 private), 6 junior high schools (1 private), 2 public senior high schools, 2 private madrasah ibtidaiyah (Islamic elementary schools), and 4 private madrasah tsanawiyah (Islamic junior high schools).[5]