PUTUSSIBAU

Putussibau

Putussibau is the capital of the Kapuas Hulu regency, 816 kilometers from Pontianak. It is can be reached by boat over Kapuas river.

The river between Pontianak and Putussibau can be navigated by boats weighing up to 1,000 tons. Small motorboats or canoes can sail as far as Sibau village, further upstream. Cane races are occasionally held by the Dayak people.

Near the villages Nanga Bunut and Nanga Embaluh, lakes are found, such as Sriang, Luar, Sentarum, Bekuan, Geneli, Tang, Merekas and Kemeryan.

The mountains Betung, Uluselua, Harung and Piabung are also found in this region.

A Dayak longhouse is found at Melapi village, and stone axes from prehistoric times can be seen in Naga Belang.