Bakau is a city located in South Kalimantan, a province in the southern part of the Indonesian island of Borneo. The city is situated within the broader administrative region of South Kalimantan.
Limited publicly available information exists about Bakau specifically. Like other settlements in South Kalimantan, the city's economy and character are likely influenced by the region's geography, which includes river systems, coastal areas, and extensive natural resources. South Kalimantan as a whole has historically been important for trade and resource extraction.