Sintang Regency

Sintang Regency boasts breathtaking natural panoramas, making it one of the top tourist destinations in West Kalimantan. Here are some of the must-visit natural attractions in Sintang:{{Cite web |last=kreatorsintang |date=2024-11-23 |title=Potret Kabupaten Sintang: Keindahan, Budaya, dan Potensinya |url=https://blog.pkbmsiloam.sch.id/potret-kabupaten-sintang-keindahan-budaya-dan-potensinya/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=SINTANG NEWS |language=id}}

One of the largest monoliths in the world, Bukit Kelam is an iconic tourist attraction in Sintang Regency. It offers spectacular views for hikers and nature enthusiasts. From its peak, visitors can enjoy a stunning vista of lush green forests and the beautiful Kapuas River.

Although not a seaside beach, Kapuas Beach, located along the Kapuas River, provides a serene atmosphere with expansive views of the river. This spot is a favorite destination for relaxation while enjoying the view of [https://blog.pkbmsiloam.sch.id/bukit-kelam-keajaiban-alam-di-kabupaten-sintang/ Bukit Kelam] in the distance.

This area, where the Melawi and Kapuas Rivers meet, offers mesmerizing scenery. It is a popular spot for photography or simply enjoying the tranquil natural surroundings.

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Sintang is home to rich traditions and cultures passed down by the Dayak and Malay communities. Some unique traditions worth highlighting include:

In Dayak culture, "Ngamik Bini" is a tradition of welcoming the bride by the groom's family. This meaningful ceremony involves a series of traditional processes that symbolize respect and acceptance.

This is a harvest festival celebrated by the Dayak community. The event features various traditional arts such as traditional dances and music played with the Sape, a distinctive Dayak musical instrument.

Dayak artisans produce beautiful handwoven items such as mats, bags, and hats made from natural materials like rattan. These crafts not only have high aesthetic value but also hold significant economic potential.

Sintang is a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in its scenic landscapes and vibrant traditions.

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Somewhere between 45,000 and 39,000 B.C. the Sintang area was first inhabited by humans. The area changed hands several times from the Majapahit to the Bruneian Sultanate, but the local State of Sintang was ruled by Princes, who became Sultans when converted to Islam in 1672. When the Dutch arrived at Borneo in 1776 the area was quickly occupied by the Dutch.

The area was occupied by the Empire of Japan in 1941 as a result of WW2, and then was liberated in 1945. This was followed by Indonesian Independence.

Sintang, the seat of the regency has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round.

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Following the separation of the former southern part (eleven districts) to form the separate Melawi Regency on 18 December 2003, the residual Sintang Regency consists of fourteen districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 2020 Census,Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. together with their official estimates as at mid 2024.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, Kabupaten Sintang Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.6107) The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totalling 390 rural desa and 16 urban kelurahan - the latter all in Sintang District), and its post code.

Note: (a) comprising 16 urban kelurahan (Akcaya, Alai, Batu Lalau, Kapuas Kanan Hilir, Kapuas Kanan Hulu, Kapuas Kiri Hilir, Kapuas Kiri Hulu, Kedabang, Ladang, Mekar Jaya, Mengkurai, Menyumbung Tengah, Rawa Mambok, Sengkuang, Tanjung Puri and Ulak Jaya) and 13 desa.

There are 193 kindergartens, 456 elementary schools, 142 junior high schools, and 44 senior high schools. In addition, there are 18 vocational high schools. The regency has a total of 10 universities and higher education institutions as of 2020, most of which are located in the town of Sintang.{{Cite web|title=Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Sintang|url=https://sintangkab.bps.go.id/publication/2021/02/26/20491e6d8a4967a6f98a7d1b/kabupaten-sintang-dalam-angka-2021.html|access-date=2022-01-28|website=sintangkab.bps.go.id}} One of the most notable in the regency is Kapuas Sintang University, located in Sintang District.{{Cite web|title=PDDikti - Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi|url=https://pddikti.kemdikbud.go.id/data_pt/MEY3NEJFMjktQjEyRi00Q0U2LUE4ODgtRjdDQUI5NEI3OTRF|access-date=2022-01-28|website=pddikti.kemdikbud.go.id}} The university is private and located close to the Kapuas River. It was previously known as Panca Bhakti Teaching and Education College before becoming a university.{{cite web |title=Universitas Kapuas Sintang |url=https://campus.quipper.com/directory/universitas-kapuas-sintang |website=campus.quipper.com |access-date=27 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129020909/https://campus.quipper.com/directory/universitas-kapuas-sintang |archive-date=Jan 29, 2022 |language=en |url-status=live}} Muhammadiyah University in Pontianak also has a campus branch in Sintang, which is also private. Other colleges in the regency include Christian theological schools such as Sintang Khatulistiwa Theological College, Injili Setia Sintang Theological College, Kapuas Raya Christian College, and Immanuel Sintang Kalbar Theological College. In addition, there is a public academy owned by the West Kalimantan provincial government and one private Islamic college, Ma'arif Sintang Islamic College.

The regency government also runs a regional library, located in the town of Sintang.{{Cite web|last=RRI 2022|first=LPP|title=Tarik Minat Baca, Perpustakaan Daerah dan Kearsipan Sintang Berikan Layanan Khusus|url=https://rri.co.id/sintang/daerah/915286/tarik-minat-baca-perpustakaan-daerah-dan-kearsipan-sintang-berikan-layanan-khusus|access-date=2022-01-28|website=rri.co.id|language=en}}

• Fienieg, Anouk, Sejarah Sintang - The History of Sintang : A Collection of Books, Manuscripts, Archives and Articles, 2007

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