Samarinda Ulu (Indonesian pronunciation: [samaˈrinda ˈulu], lit.

As of 2023, it was inhabited by 133,331 people, and currently has a total area of 22.12 km2.

[3] Its district seat is located at the village of Air Putih.

On 11 June 1996, the district of Sungai Kunjang was separated from Samarinda Ulu.

[4] Samarinda Ulu is divided into the following 8 villages (kelurahan):[3]