Galing

Galing
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Galing
Galing
Galing
Coordinates: 1°32′31.90528″N 109°21′53.79631″E / 1.5421959111°N 109.3649434194°E / 1.5421959111; 109.3649434194
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Kalimantan
RegencySambas
District seatGaling
Area
 • Total
420.99 km2 (162.55 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
25,808
 • Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)

Galing is a district in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.[1] In 2024, it was inhabited by 25,808 people, and had a total area of 420.99 km2.[2]

History

Galing was established on 15 May 2001, after being split off from the eastern part of Teluk Keramat district.

Geography

Galing District consists of ten villages (desa):

  • Sagu
  • Sungai Palah
  • Galing
  • Tempapan Kuala
  • Tempapan Hulu
  • Ratu Sepudak
  • Tri Kembang
  • Tri Gadu
  • Teluk Pandan
  • Sijang

References

  1. ^ Kementerian Dalam Negeri Indonesia (2018-12-29). Permendagri No. 137 Tahun 2017.
  2. ^ BPS, Sambas, 2024-09-26, "Galing District in Figures 2024". (Katalog: 1102001.6101061).sambaskab.bps.go.id