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About Samarinda

  • Samarinda is among the 20 largest cities in Indonesia, with a population of about 870,000.
  • No town in East Kalimantan is bigger.
  • Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, is about 1308 km away.
  • Close by: Loa Janan (12 km), Muarajawa (23 km) and Nusantara (72 km).

First-date ideas for Samarinda

A weekday evening works well in Samarinda: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Samarinda

How far around Samarinda can I search?

More than 1 million people live within 50 km of Samarinda, in 3 towns and cities including Loa Janan and Muarajawa. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Samarinda free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Samarinda or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Samarinda real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Samarinda?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Indonesia or abroad.

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