| Badau | |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Indonesia |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | West Kalimantan |
| Subdivision Type2: | Regency |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kapuas Hulu |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Badau is a district (kecamatan) located in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Geographically, Badau is located in the northwest of Kapuas Hulu Regency, which borders the neighboring country, Malaysia.[1]
This district generally has a mountainous and hilly topography, with dense tropical forests. The climate conditions in Badau are generally tropical with quite high rainfall throughout the year, which supports the lush forest vegetation in the area. This district is crossed by several rivers including the Badau River which is the main river that flows through this district and the Kapuas River which crosses Kapuas Hulu Regency, including Badau district. These rivers not only function as transportation routes but also as natural resources that support agriculture, fisheries, and the daily lives of the people in the area.[2]
The border between Badau District in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, and Malaysia is located in the northwest. Badau District directly borders Malaysia in the state of Sarawak. This border line covers a fairly remote area and dense forest. There are several official border posts that facilitate traffic between the two countries, such as the Nanga Badau State Border Crossing Post (PLBN) located in the area.[3]