Waru, Penajam North Paser
Waru is a district of Penajam North Paser Regency, in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2023, it was inhabited by 20,965 people, and currently has a total area of 553.38 km2. Its district seat is located at the village of Waru.
The district borders Penajam to the north, Babulu to the southwest, and Long Kali to the west. It is also named after the tree Hibiscus tiliaceus, for being abundant along what is now the Penajam–Babulu provincial road.
Governance
Villages
Waru is divided into the following 4 villages :| Regional code | Name | Area | Population | RT |
| 64.09.02.2001 | Api-Api | 17.70 | 2,441 | 9 |
| 64.09.02.2002 | Sesulu | 31.00 | 3,985 | 11 |
| 64.09.02.1003 | Waru | 167.26 | 9,776 | 30 |
| 64.09.02.2004 | Bangun Mulya | 29.01 | 4,763 | 18 |
| Totals | 553.38 | 20,965 | 68 |
The village of Bangun Mulya was split from Waru on 14 April 2010.