Banjarmasin Baiman.
Get to know the "City of a Thousand Rivers" better. Exploring the vision, mission, history, and the values of "Kayuh Baimbai" that form the governance base of the oldest city in Borneo.
Leaders of the City
Collaborative leadership that leads Banjarmasin forward towards a clean, safe, and comfortable future (Baiman).
H. Muh. Yamin HR
Leading with a vision of integrated river management, modern public space zoning, and digital service infrastructure close to citizens.
H. Muh. Yamin HR
Wali Kota
Hj. Ananda
Wakil Wali Kota
Hj. Ananda
Guiding the empowerment of local creative economies, human resources, maternal & child protection, and competitive MSME acceleration.
H. Muh. Yamin HR
Leading with a vision of integrated river management, modern public space zoning, and digital service infrastructure close to citizens.
The Spirit of Kayuh Baimbai
"Rowing together". An ancestral Suku Banjar philosophy derived from river social interactions, now serving as the foundation of interactive collaboration between citizens and government.
Governance of 100+ Rivers & Delta Ecosystems
Artery of Life & Maritime Civilization
Known as the 'City of a Thousand Rivers' due to over 100 active streams. Since the 14th century Banjar Kingdom era, rivers like Martapura and Barito have served as trade arteries. Today, environmental health remains a top priority.
Anatomy of the Delta City
0+Thousand People
With 67% of the population in the productive age group, Banjarmasin has a solid human resources foundation to drive the regional economy.
-0.16m
Average Below Sea Level elevation
25+ Deltas
Small delta islands shaping the city
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Administrative Districts
52
Subdistricts distributed
Municipal Crest
Kayuh Baimbai
Collaborative mutual assistance spirit.
Nipah Palm Leaf
Self-reliance from swamp forests.
Shield Shape
Strong union of Dayak & Banjar tribes.
Tambangan Boat
Lifeblood of maritime economic flow.
Golden Color
Symbol of grandeur & prosperity.
Bubungan Tinggi
Iconic traditional Banjar architecture.
Shield Shape
Strong union of Dayak & Banjar tribes.
Golden Color
Symbol of grandeur & prosperity.
Bubungan Tinggi
Iconic traditional Banjar architecture.
Tambangan Boat
Lifeblood of maritime economic flow.
Nipah Palm Leaf
Self-reliance from swamp forests.
Kayuh Baimbai
Collaborative mutual assistance spirit.
Trade & Services Center
Serving as the primary maritime and logistics gateway for South Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan regions.
Trisakti Port
One of the busiest and largest logistics sea ports in Kalimantan island, supporting shipping lanes.
Business District
Revitalization of modern shopping corridors and traditional floating markets to boost regional GDP.
Tourism Services
Capitalizing on unique river cultural heritage and modern hospitality for local business growth.
River Culture Breath
of the Riverside Folk
For the Banjar tribe, rivers are not merely physical boundaries, but the very lifeline where spirituality, commerce, and social interactions meet.