Bengkayang is a new county ("kabupaten") in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia (on the island of Borneo). Before the expansion it was a part of Sambas County. After the expansion Sambas County was divided into three separate autonomous counties, that is, Sambas County, Bengkayang County, and Singkawang City. Map of Indonesia showing West Kalimantan province West Kalimantan (Indonesian: Kalimantan Barat) is one of the provinces of Indonesia. ... Borneo (politically divided between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei) is the third largest island in the world. ... About 160 km north of Pontianak is the municipality of Singkawang, population estimated to be about 150,000 residents, of which 70% are Chinese descent. ...

Bengkayang is located in northern West Kalimantan, sharing a border with Sarawak in Malaysia. With good arable land and favourable relief, the agricultural sector is the main economic source. Bengkayang is also rich in natural resources. State motto: Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti (Malay: United, Industrious, Dedicated) Capital Kuching Governor T.Y.T Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Chief Minister Y.A.B. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Bin Mahmud / Pehin Sri Dr. Hj. ...

Economically the county is still lagging, but it is hoped that the new automony will catalyze development.

A water processing plant has been developed, so the population enjoys access to clean water. Water purification, or drinking water treatment, is the process of removing contaminants from surface water or groundwater to make it safe and palatable for human consumption. ...

Jaringan telekomunikasi pun telah sangat memadai, baik berupa sambungan telepon kabel dari PT Telkom, maupun jaringan telepon selular oleh beberapa perusahaan penyedia jasa tersebut. Jadi arus informasi dari dan ke Bengkayang dapat terlaksana dengan lancar. Untuk saat ini Kabupaten Bengkayang sedang berusaha keras untuk meningkatkan pembangunan daerahnya dengan mengoptimalkan potensi yang di miliki. Salah satu langkah yang di tempuh untuk saat ini adalah dengan dibukanya lahan perkebunan kelapa sawit yang bekerjasama dengan pihak swasta. Dengan demikian diharapkan pembangunan Bengkayang dapat berjalan secara berkelanjutan.