Penyinggahan
Penyinggahan is a district of West [Kutai Regency], East Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2023, it was inhabited by 4,026 people, and currently has a total area of 206.12 km2. Its district seat is located at the village of Penyinggahan Ilir.
Penyinggahan shares borders with Jempang to the south, Muara Pahu to the west, and Kutai Kartanegara to the east and north.
History
Penyinggahan, hence its name, singgahan, became a stopover for traders travelling between the legendary kingdoms of Baroh and Kota Bangun. Previously, this region had no name. Located between Lake Melintang and Lake Jempang, its inhabitants traditionally worked as farmers or fishermen.The current district was officially separated from Muara Muntai on 30 May 1965 after being signed by East Kalimantan governor secretary E. Abdoessamad. Previously, 22 local figures requested for its formation on 15 May 1965.
Governance
Villages
Penyinggahan is divided into the following 6 villages :| Regional code | Name | Area | Population | RT |
| 64.07.13.2001 | Loa Deras | 49.27 | 487 | 4 |
| 64.07.13.2002 | Minta | 29.51 | 810 | 6 |
| 64.07.13.2003 | Tanjung Haur | 19.27 | 521 | 3 |
| 64.07.13.2004 | Penyinggahan Ilir | 26.29 | 975 | 6 |
| 64.07.13.2005 | Penyinggahan Ulu | 101.35 | 936 | 6 |
| 64.07.13.2006 | Bakung | 9.11 | 297 | 2 |
| Totals | 206.12 | 4,026 | 27 |