Katingan Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Katingan) is one of the thirteen regencies which comprise the Central Kalimantan Province on the island of Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia. The town of Kasongan is the capital of the Regency. The population of Katingan Regency was 146,439 at the 2010 Census, but the latest official estimate (as at January 2014) is 156,804. Katingan Regency consists of thirteen districts. They are Katingan Kuala, Mendawai, Kamipang, Tasik Payawan, Katingan Hilir, Tewang Sangalang Garing, Pulau Malan, Katingan Tengah, Sanaman Mantikei, Petak Mantikei, Marikir, Katingan Hulu and Bukit Raja.

Airports in Katingan

1. Katingan Airport (TBM)

Tumbang Samba Airport is an airport located in Tumbang Samba, Katingan, Central Kalimantan. The airport has a 1200 m runway. The distance from the city center is around 4 km. The airline that flew in this airport was Aviastar using a DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, with a frequency of flying twice a week. The new terminal has been completed by the end of 2014 or early 2015. Tumbang Samba Airport will be renamed Basuki Rahmat International Airport. The runway has been developed to 4,300 x 48 m. Citilink, Nam Air airlines (destinations Cikarang, Matak, Sungaipenuh), Batik Air, MASwings, Timor Air & Air Niugini will land at this airport using wide-body planes.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Katingan?

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Katingan?

If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kalimantan, the hottest months are October, May, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late September where highs are regularly around 91.7°F (33.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 74.2°F (23.4°C) at night. If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kalimantan are September, July, and then August.

Kalimantan has some very humid months and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is September (72% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (77.7%). Wind in Kalimantan is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is December, followed by January and March. December's average wind speed of around 0.9 knots (1.1 MPH or 1.7 KPH) is considered "very calm." Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late October where average top sustained speeds reach 6 knots, which is considered a light breeze.

The busiest month for tourism in Kalimantan, Indonesia in May, followed by August and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kalimantan in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month. The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 3 to 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Kalimantan, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual. Spring daily highs range from 91.7°F (33.2°C) and 89.5°F (31.9°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 2 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather so that hotels may be affordably priced.

Catch Chinese New Year celebration where in Indonesia, it is known as Imlek. Brought by the Chinese immigrants, they still practice the traditions handed down by their ancestors. Chinese rejoice on the festival by visiting friends and family, enjoying dragon and dance performances, fireworks, gorging at food stalls and decorating homes with red lanterns. The Isen Mulang Cultural Festival (FBIM) is the annual agenda of the Central Kalimantan Tourism Office to enliven the Central Kalimantan anniversary in May. Every year, this cultural festival is held in the provincial capital of Central Kalimantan, Palangkaraya. Isen Mulang which means Pantang Mundur is a slogan from Central Kalimantan. This festival is also livened up with a variety of cultural diversity in Central Kalimantan today. Such as carnivals, traditional game competitions, and exhibitions of local arts and crafts products. Prospective tourists must plan to visit Central Kalimantan to see the festival which is usually held in May every year.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Katingan?

Katingan is one of the most visited cities in the world. Many attractions can be found in Katingan.

1. Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation Project (Katingan Project) - The Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation Project (Katingan Project) is an ecosystem restoration initiative on a peat swamp forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.1 It is managed by an Indonesian company, PT. Rimba Makmur Utama (PT.RMU). Like the Rimba Raya initiative (Chapter 20), the Katingan Project applied for an ERC, which was granted by MoFor in late 2013. The ERC license covered only half of the proposed area, which is not consistent with the ideal approach for peatland conservation/rehabilitation of protecting the integrity of the entire peat dome. This chapter describes the initiative based on the CIFOR-GCS survey conducted in 2010 and 2011, interviews with key informants between 2011 and 2014, field observations, and other documentation.

2. Katingan River and Sebangau National Park - Come and explore a new destination and a different river and venture into the dense forest that is the Sebangau National Park, famous as a refuge for the largest remaining population of wild orangutans on Borneo. Following the boundary of the Park, the Katingan River, one of the longest in Central Kalimantan, take a visit to the villages to experience traditional livelihoods and culture, explore mazes of black water lakes and finally venture into the forest and overnight in a comfortable lodge for your night wildlife walk.

3. Camp Leakey - Feed some orangutans here. You can observe them in their own habitat. This is a preservation effort led by Dr. Birute Galdikas and her team. Surrounded by nature full of a beautiful view, take your camera with you and capture the moment.