North Amuntai

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Province Flag of South Kalimantan.svg South Kalimantan
Regency Lambang Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara.png North Hulu Sungai

North Amuntai (Indonesian: Amuntai Utara) is a district (kecamatan) located in North Hulu Sungai Regency, South Kalimantan province, Indonesia. It is located in the northeastern part of the regency. This district borders directly with Tabalong Regency to the north, Balangan Regency to the east, Haur Gading District to the west and Central Amuntai District to the south. [1]

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References

  1. "Kode Pos Amuntai Utara - Hulu Sungai Utara - Kalimantan Selatan". direktorikodepos.org. Retrieved 2024-08-24.