# Sutarmidji

_Indonesian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Sutarmidji is an Indonesian politician of the United Development Party and academician who was the 9th governor of West Kalimantan, serving from 2018 to 2023. He was also formerly the mayor of its capital, Pontianak, between 2008 and 2018 and was its deputy mayor from 2003 to 2008 and a city councillor between 1997 and 2003. Prior to entering politics, he was a lecturer at Tanjungpura University.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 November 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pontianak ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Indonesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P27))
- **Occupation:** governor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P106))
- **Political party:** Partai Persatuan Pembangunan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P102))
- **Education:** Tanjungpura University; University of Indonesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P69))
- **Positions held:** Governor of West Kalimantan (5 September 2018 – 5 September 2023); mayor (since 22 December 2008) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498#P39))

## Questions

**When was Sutarmidji born?**  
Sutarmidji was born on 29 November 1962 in Pontianak.

**What positions has Sutarmidji held?**  
Positions held by Sutarmidji include: Governor of West Kalimantan (2018–2023); mayor (since 22 December 2008).

**Where did Sutarmidji study?**  
Sutarmidji was educated at Tanjungpura University, University of Indonesia.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sutarmidji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutarmidji) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q17411498](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17411498) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sutarmidji 2013.jpg by Government of Pontianak City (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sutarmidji_2013.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Sutarmidji". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sutarmidji. Retrieved 8 November 2026.