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Sangatta
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Indonesian
id:+, Kutai Timur
Etymology
From earlier id vkt Sengata → Sangata → Sangatta. There are some theories about its etymology:Ini Sejarah Sangatta Sesungguhnya
From id vkt sengat to sting, referring to the enemies being stung by bees, during a battle against the Kutainese at Kepet in 1546.
From Sang Attak, the name of a legendary guard of the main Api-Api river, who tasked by Aji Pao.
From the name of a tribal chief, who lived in the peak era of the Kingdom of Kutai.
Pronunciation
id /saˈŋata/
Proper noun
id Sangatta town/capital regency:Suf/East Kutai p/East Kalimantan c/Indonesia
id historical id A former <<district>> within <<regency:Suf/Kutai>> and then <<regency:Suf/East Kutai>> that existed from 1989 until 2005.
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