Singkawang, also known as San-Khew-Jong, is a coastal city and port situated in the province of West Kalimantan on the island of Borneo in Indonesia. It is located approximately 145 km north of Pontianak, which serves as the provincial capital. The city is geographically defined by its proximity to the Pasi, Poteng, and Sakkok mountains.
The name Singkawang originates from the Salako language, referring to a very wide area of swamps. Additionally, the Hakka Chinese community who settled in the region named the area "San-Khew-Jong," which translates to "Mount-Mouth-Sea." This name describes the city's location at the foot of a mountain near the sea, featuring a river that flows toward an estuary.