Bontang

This coastal city on the eastern shore of Borneo in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province, Bontang sits along the Makassar Strait and serves as a significant industrial hub, home to major natural gas, fertiliser, and coal operations. The city centre has a walkable core with cafés and restaurants, and the waterfront location gives it an open, maritime feel. A short drive south connects to Samarinda, the provincial capital.

• Population189,968
• Nearest water0.1 km
• Nearest mountain13.5 km