Location: Singkawang
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Other transcription(s)
• Chinese: 山口洋
• Pinyin: Shānkǒu yáng
Country: Indonesia
Province: West Kalimantan
Established: 12 December 1981 (as administrative city)
21 June 2001
Districts: 5
Central Singkawang
East Singkawang
North Singkawang
South Singkawang
West Singkawang
Government• Mayor: Tjhai Chui Mie
• Vice Mayor: Irwan
Area• Total: 504.0 km (194.6 sq mi)
Population (2014)• Total: 192,844
• Density: 380/km (990/sq mi)
• Demonym: Singkawangite, 山口洋人 (Shan Khew Jong-nyin)
Time zone: Indonesia Western Time (UTC+7)
Area code: (+62) 562
Website: singkawangkota.go.id
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Singkawang or San Khew Jong in Hakka (Hakka POJ: Sán-khiéu-yòng), is a city located in the province of West Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo in Indonesia. It is located at about 145 km north of Pontianak, the provincial capital, and is surrounded by the Pasi, Poteng, and Sakok mountains. Singkawang is derived from Hakka Chinese, San Khew Jong which refers to "a town in hills nearby a sea and estuary."
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