Sejangkung Explained

Sejangkung
Settlement Type:District
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Kalimantan#Indonesia
Coordinates:1.4264°N 109.3225°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Indonesia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Regency
Subdivision Name1:West Kalimantan
Subdivision Name2:Sambas
Area Total Km2:608.7
Elevation M:17
Population Total:22318
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code:61.01.06
Area Code Type:Ministry of Home Affairs Code
Established Title:Established
Established Date:20 April 1963

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]

History

Sejangkung 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), were became part of newly-established Sajingan Besar district.

Administrative divisions

Sejangkung has the following 12 villages under its administration:[3]

Education

There are 33 schools within Sejangkung.[4]

TypeNumber
PublicPrivate
Primary schools (SD)240
Junior High Schools (SMP)40
Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI)11
Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs)03

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sejangkung topographic map, elevation, terrain . 24 October 2023 . Topographic maps . en.
  2. Web site: Indonesia: West Borneo Province (Regencies, Cities and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map . 24 October 2023 . www.citypopulation.de.
  3. Web site: Sejangkung . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723111421/http://humassambas.com/kecamatan/sejangkung/ . 23 July 2011 . 24 October 2023 . Humas PDE & Sandi.
  4. Web site: Daftar Satuan Pendidikan (Sekolah) Dikdas Per Kec. Sejangkung . 24 October 2023 . Kementerian Pendidikan.