Sejangkung is a district in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located on the western side of the island of Borneo, bordering Galing and Sajingan Besar to the north, Jagoi Babang and Seluas to the east, Subah and Sajad to the south, as well as Sambas and Teluk Keramat to the west. The district has an average elevation of 17 meters above the sea level.[1] In the year 2010, the population of Sejangkung was 22,318.[2]
Sejangkung | |
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  Sejangkung  Sejangkung | |
| Coordinates: 01°25′35″N 109°19′21″E / 1.42639°N 109.32250°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | West Kalimantan |
| Regency | Sambas |
| Established | 20 April 1963 |
| Area | |
• Total | 608.7 km2 (235.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 22,318 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Ministry of Home Affairs Code | 61.01.06 |
History
editSejangkung was established on 20 April 1963, after being split off from the eastern part of Sambas district. On 17 June 1996, two of its northeastern villages (Kaliau and Sebunga), became part of newly-established Sajingan Besar district.
Administrative divisions
editSejangkung has the following 12 villages under its administration:[3]
- Parit Raja
- Penakalan
- Perigi Landu
- Perigi Limus
- Piantus
- Sekuduk
- Semanga
- Sendoyan
- Senujuh
- Sepantai
- Setalik
- Sulung
Education
editThere are 33 schools within Sejangkung.[4]
| Type | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Private | |
| Primary schools (SD) | 24 | 0 |
| Junior High Schools (SMP) | 4 | 0 |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) | 1 | 1 |
| Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) | 0 | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Sejangkung topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Indonesia: West Borneo Province (Regencies, Cities and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Sejangkung". Humas PDE & Sandi. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Daftar Satuan Pendidikan (Sekolah) Dikdas Per Kec. Sejangkung". Kementerian Pendidikan. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
