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The Kapuas River Delta is the low-lying river-mouth region of the Kapuas in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. The Kapuas is more than 1,143 kilometres long, the longest river in Indonesia, and flows from the Müller Mountains toward the South China Sea near Pontianak. The delta is shaped by river discharge and tides and includes marshy channels and estuarine wetlands, making it a geographic and transport zone for settlements along the lower river. [Indonesia Travel](https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/travel-ideas/culture/sungai-kapuas)
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Where is the Kapuas River Delta located?
The delta lies in West Kalimantan on the Indonesian part of Borneo, where the Kapuas River reaches the South China Sea. It is a swampy, tidal estuary built from the sediments of Indonesia's longest river. [World Bank](https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099032624230511107/pdf/P1808601fa4c4200318ec31e5034f757a45.pdf)
How long is the Kapuas River before it reaches the delta?
The Kapuas is roughly 1,143 kilometers long and is recognized as Indonesia's longest river. Its large drainage system feeds the extensive wetlands and waterways around the delta.
Why is the Kapuas River Delta an important waterway?
The delta connects inland settlements and transport routes with the South China Sea through a broad network of tidal channels. Its importance comes from the river's role in navigation, drainage, and access across West Kalimantan.
What landscape surrounds the Kapuas River Delta?
It is dominated by swampy lowlands, tidal channels, and estuarine wetlands rather than a single narrow river mouth. The delta's setting in West Kalimantan reflects the transition between Borneo's inland river system and the South China Sea.
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