Tanjung (city)
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Tanjung Entrance Gate
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 Tanjung
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| Coordinates: 1°45′0″S 115°40′0″E / 1.75000°S 115.66667°ECoordinates: 1°45′0″S 115°40′0″E / 1.75000°S 115.66667°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | South Kalimantan |
| Regency | Tabalong |
| Divisions | 4 urban villages and 11 villages |
| Government | |
| • Head | Drs. H.M. Rajuddin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 323.34 km2 (124.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 32,458 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WITA (UTC+8) |
| Area code(s) | +62 526 |
| Website | www.tabalongkab.go.id |
Tanjung, or also commonly known as Tanjung Tabalong, is a district and the capital of Tabalong Regency in the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan.
The origin of the Tanjung name was originated from some local stories told by generations since the 1940s. The name came from the jungle explorers who used to search for some open areas for farming until their feet were hurt by stepping on Tataba thorns. They screamed and ask for help, in which in the local language (Banjar language), it is called Tahalulung.
Tanjung is located on a relatively flat plain in the northern region of South Kalimantan. It borders Haruai, Murung Pudak and Tanta in the east, Bintang Ara district in the north, Kelua district in the south and Central Kalimantan province in the west.
Tanjung is one of the twelve districts (kecamatan) of Tabalong. The other eleven districts are Banua Lawas, Bintang Ara, Haruai, Jaro, Kelua, Muara Harus, Muara Uya, Murung Pudak, Pugaan, Tanta and Upau.
As the capital of Tabalong, Tanjung houses some of the important government institutions, including the District Legislative Council of Tabalong and the office of Tabalong regent.
Tanjung Regency is divided into 15 administrative divisions, which consists of 4 urban villages and 11 villages.
The Mabuun trading center is the center of business for the people in the city.
Oil has been discovered in the region since 1898, and the oilfield is being operated by Pertamina, Indonesia's national oil and gas company.
The main economy of the region is coal mining activities currently operated by Adaro Energy, world's fourth largest coal producer company, which covers the area of both Tabalong and neighboring Balangan. It is currently employing 12,110 workers within the company, subsidiaries and contractors.
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