Long Metapa
Long Metapa is a settlement in Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.
It is described in one source as a jungle shelter. The Samling Company had a logging camp in Long Metapa in 1994.
Neighbouring settlements include:
- Lio Matoh west
- Long Banga east
- Long Peluan northeast
- Long Tungan west
- Long Baleh northeast
- Long Sait northwest
- Lepu Wei northeast
- Long Selaan southwest
- Long Moh southwest
- Long Datih northwest
- Long Pasia in sabah
- long mio in sabah
Population dynamics
The dense isolated Borneo rainforest of Long Metapa has once provided a haven for the Penan and other indigenous populations. The settlement is strategically located along riverine and forest pathways. The indigenous communities have been working with NGOs to protect against deforestation from Timber mining companies.The Penan’s indigenous practices, such as blowpipe hunting, using chemistry for fishing and crafting, remain integral to the community’s identity, though modernization and external influences have introduced challenges to preserving these customs