Under the reign of the region , the province is divided into four city governments , and nine district administration as well as the 122 Districts, 1,347 villages and 191 wards. East Kalimantan's population in 2004 amounted to 2,750,369 inhabitants in 2005 Kaltim predicted population numbered 2.8 million . Compared with an area , East Kalimantan province population density is relatively low, at an average of about 11.22 people per km2 .
The population is increasing every year with an average growth of 2.77% from 2000-2005
Associated with conditions of residence in this area there are fundamental problems , namely , the uneven distribution of the population in which the proportion of the population living in urban areas / Coastal at 53.35 % and who live in the outback of 46.65 % .
The data in the province of East Kalimantan in 2004 showed that the working -age population ( aged 15 years and above ) reached 1,923,749 people , where the labor force totaled 1,245,466 people and are looking for a job as much as 31 962 people . While that has not got a job or unemployment as many as 86 608 people , or as much as 7.22 percent
Population growth in this area is not only derived from natural population growth but also closely linked to migration . From the results of 2000 Population Census there are four provinces that became a major supplier to the migration of East Kalimantan , from East Java , South Sulawesi , South Kalimantan and Central Java is the main reason for seeking a job .
The number of poor people in East Kalimantan from year to year decline . In 2000 amounted to 393 600 people ( 16.32 % ) . In 2004 the number decreased by 318 200 people ( 11.57 % ) .
Economic structure
This area has abundant natural resources , in the form of mining such as gold, coal , oil and gas , as well as forest products , which generally have not been used optimally .
During the period 2001-2003 , economic growth in East Kalimantan continues to move toward the positive . Economic growth rate in 2001 was 5.05 percent and 7.45 percent with oil without the oil . In 2002 the oil and gas 4.59 per cent and 7.29 per cent of oil and gas revenues . But in 2003laju somewhat sluggish economic growth only reached 2.58 percent to 4.74 percent without oil and gas .
Various common problems being faced by this region that require acceleration response , among others :
The low quality of human resources , among others, caused by a low level of health and education in East Kalimantan .
Lack of infrastructure services caused by the limited road infrastructure , facilities and infrastructure land, sea , and air , residential facilities and infrastructure .
The amount of agricultural development opportunities in the broad sense in the economic base and the management of renewable natural resources .
Environmental damage caused by uncontrolled logging , mining and industrial activities less attention to the environmental impact , lack of public awareness towards environmental sustainability , and weak rule of law against pollution causes environmental damage .
The low competitiveness of the region caused by the low quality of human resources , acquisition and utilization of science and technology , superior products at least competitive regions , not konsistenya planning and implementation of development and low entrepreneurial spirit of the region , and the lack of network marketing .
Development of border areas with inadequate Malaysia raises vulnerabilities in the economy , security , and sovereignty of the country because there is a significant difference with the frontier region of Malaysia . Similarly, the development of rural areas is relatively low compared to the coastal regions causing gaps between regions .
Approval of East Kalimantan as organizers PON XVII 2008 pose consequences for the structures and sporting infrastructure and other necessary infrastructure .
East Kalimantan Provincial TourismTourism in East Kalimantan has a good prospect and still be developed optimally . This area has diverse attractions , both natural tourism , agro-tourism , and cultural tourism . Nature in this area which include the beauty of the sea and the mountains of the sprawling , rivers , dense tropical jungle , with a diversity of flaora and wild fauna , such as those found in the Kutai National Park .
Cultural tourism in East Kalimantan include historical relics and traditions of diversity , local arts / local -specific and interesting . All of which is supported by the development of the service sector ( which can support tourism activities ) ; mining , industrial , and forestry potential in the area of East Kalimantan .
With such tourism potential , the tourism sector in East Kalimantan belong excellent in generating foreign exchange . Moreover , this sector is expected to be one of the sectors that can absorb labor as much as possible , in the current economic crisis is not finished . Through intensive models , of the tourism sector will help drive the growth of the national economy and increase incomes . The main requirement is that it takes security and political tranquility . Secondly it is expected by the foreign tourists who will visit Indonesia , especially Kalimantan .
The number of foreign tourists (tourists ) visit to East Kalimantan air in 1997 and 1998 was 42 817 orangdan 19 590 people , while domestic travelers 1.34565 million people and 788 686 people . Thus , the total number of travelers in 1997 and 1998 were 1,388,467 people and 808 276 people . The numbers dropped dramatically due to less favorable safety factor and unrest emerging in the country , especially in mid- May 1998 riots in Jakarta , Solo, Medan , and Surabaya . Apparently, this factor significantly affects the foreign and domestic tourists visit to East Kalimantan . The same fate also befell other areas .
Seeing the overall data , it can be said that the development of regional economies, particularly in East Kalimantan , can be used as an opportunity to expand the network marketing and international trade , given its strategic geographical location of East Kalimantan and adjacent to East Malaysia ( Sabah and Sarawak ) . The potential of greatly facilitate trade and other business relations with Brunei Darussalam , Malaysia , as well as other areas by air , land, and sea , including international shipping lanes through the Strait of Makassar . Potential co-operation is based on the utilization and development of comparative advantage , especially natural resources owned by the East Kalimantan region .
Social Culture of East Kalimantan Province
Native of East Kalimantan consists of three major parts: Dayak, Kutai and Banjar. The development and progress of the development and establishment of the giant industries like LNG Badak, Bontang PT Kaltim Fertilizer, PT KEM, PT KPC and various coal mining and timber companies and others expand the field of business and employment opportunities. As a result, society is more diverse both ethnically and culturally. Conditions as well as the potential to develop a genuine cultural diversity among other tribes Bilungan, Tidung, Berusu, Abai, Kayan, Dayak, and tribal settlers.
In religious life relatively good condition even religious tolerance followed up with the establishment of the Communication Forum for Religious smbilan Provincial and district as well as four cities.
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