description Mahakam River Overview
The Mahakam is a major river of East Kalimantan on the Indonesian island of Borneo. It rises in the interior, flows through the Mahakam lakes region and the city of Samarinda, and reaches the Makassar Strait through a broad delta. Its basin includes freshwater wetlands that provide habitat for the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, locally known as pesut Mahakam.
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Where does the Mahakam River flow?
The Mahakam flows across East Kalimantan on the Indonesian island of Borneo. It passes through the Mahakam lakes region and the city of Samarinda before reaching the Makassar Strait.
Where does the Mahakam River end?
The river reaches the Makassar Strait through a broad delta on Borneo's eastern coast. Its lower basin includes wetlands and distributary channels shaped by the river's sediment.
Why are the Mahakam lakes important?
The Mahakam lakes region contains freshwater wetlands connected to the river system. These habitats support fish, floodplain wildlife, and local livelihoods in interior East Kalimantan.
Which major city is located on the Mahakam River?
Samarinda is the best-known major city on the Mahakam. The river is central to the city's transport history, settlement pattern, and connection to the coast.
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