Indonesia · national park
Betung Kerihun National Park
Betung Kerihun National Park is a national park in Indonesia, established in 1995, covering 8,000 km² (3,089 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Indonesia's 59 national parks.
- Area
- 8,000 km²
- Established
- 1995
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PSU · 63 km
Nearest airports to Betung Kerihun National Park
- 1Pangsuma AirportPSU63 kmstraight linePutussibau-Borneo Island, Indonesia
Airports in IndonesiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
- 2 SBW191 kmstraight line
- 3 BTU215 kmstraight line
Sibu, MalaysiaMore about Betung Kerihun National Park
Betung Kerihun National Park is one of 59 national parks in Indonesia. It covers 8,000 km² (800,000 ha) — about 5.1 times the size of London, making it the #9 largest national park in Indonesia (3.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1995, 31 years ago — the first national parks in Indonesia date back to 1931. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Betung Kerihun National Park
The closest airport is Pangsuma Airport (PSU), about 63 km away — around 1 h 22 min by car; alternatively Sibu Airport (SBW, 191 km). Other national parks within reach include Danau Sentarum National Park (1,320 km²), Batang Ai National Park (24 km²), Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (1,810 km²) and Similajau National Park (90 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Betung Kerihun National Park?
When was Betung Kerihun National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Betung Kerihun National Park?
What protection category is Betung Kerihun National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.