[6] The river traverses three districts in the upstream area of Kutai Kartanegara Regency, namely Kenohan, Kembang Janggut, and Tabang.

[7] The high flow rate during flooding constantly eroded the land on the river banks, causing damage to the houses built next to it.

[4] (m) (m) (m) (m) [3] The Belayan River is vital for the population along its banks for transportation, water source for daily life, and also for occupation for some inhabitants,[13] such as fish and gold.

[7] Upstream of Belayan, there are some villages of the Dayak Kenyak tribe, such as Ritan Baru, Tabang District, which can be reached in about one or two days by boat or ferry from Samarinda.

[13] Due to sedimentation, the Belayan River needs to be dredged regularly, so that it flows steadily downstream and doesn't cause much flooding.