Kampong Berakas
in Brunei and Muara District, Brunei

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
4.948 and 114.936 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 4° 56' 52" and E 114° 56' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - BND
Spoken languages:
Malay, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:43 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Brunei
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-4.426 and -65.398 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Conceicao
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Brunei in

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Brunei.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Brunei. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Kampong Berakas

Kampong Berakas in Brunei and Muara District is located in Brunei a little north-west of Bandar Seri Begawan, the country's capital.

Local time in Kampong Berakas is now 06:43 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Brunei with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Kampong Berakas, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Brunei is Brunei International Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia at a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km). If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bandar Seri Begawan, Bangar, Tutong, Victoria and Kuala Belait. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Empire Hotel & Country Club

Address
0,5 mi
Jerudong BG3122
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Brunei

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ORCHID GARDEN HOTEL

Address
1,2 mi
Lot 31954, Spg. 9, Kg. Anggerek Desa, Jalan Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan
BB3713 Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Brunei Hotel

Address
4,1 mi
95, Jalan Pemancha
1900 Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Address
3,7 mi
JALAN TASEK PO BOX 2203
BS8674 Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Proboscis monkeys Jawad's photos around Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (proboscis monkey brunei)

Published: November 23, 2010
Length: 18:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Jawad's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jawad/aotearoa/1056501600/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using...


Nice afternoon landing in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Published: March 24, 2010
Length: 23:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mohamed Juraimi A.M.

Afternoon landing onboard SQ182 (Singapore - Brunei) operated by Singapore Airlines Boeing 777.


Istana Nurul Iman - Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Published: December 11, 2010
Length: 41:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWa

http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00be-825c-4727?ytv2=1 - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Istana Nurul Iman Bandar Seri Begawan Read more...


Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Published: November 23, 2010
Length: 30:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWa

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Bandar Seri Begawan

Published: July 28, 2009
Length: 49:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: goshigi

Going around the city. Sultan Omar Ali Saffuddien Mosque, The Royal Regalia, Walking the strreets at night, and Kampong Air (Water Village).


VIDEO - TO FROM BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN.AVI

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yandamed

BOEING 777 - 200ER READY TO GO TO RUNWAY FROM BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN TO KING ABDUL AZIZ AY 12.30 LOCAL TIME...


National Anthem Brunei Darussalam

Published: June 01, 2011
Length: 07:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Els Azriovic

The national anthem of Brunei Darussalam at the Brunei International Tattoo 2011 in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. 31st May 2011 @ Indoor Stadium,...


Proboscis monkey

Published: October 19, 2008
Length: 35:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tony Aquilina

About 15 minutes from Brunei Darussalam's capitial city of Bandar Seri Begawan(BSB). I was taken to see Proboscis monkeys. They are supposed top be endangered, but seem to plentyful in the...


アキーラさん!ブルネイでヒッチハイク2!ジュルドンパーク周辺!Brunei

Published: October 22, 2011
Length: 44:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

I went to Brunei on Jun in 2011 and stayed the cntre of the Bandar Seri Begawan city. One of the places I visited is this mosque. This is Sultan Omar All Saifuddien Mosque(Old mosque) I went...


アキーラさんお薦め!ブルネイ・オールドモスク10 Old-mosque,Brunei

Published: September 16, 2011
Length: 54:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

I went to Brunei on Jun in 2011 and stayed the cntre of the Bandar Seri Begawan city. One of the places I visited is this mosque. This is Sultan Omar All Saifuddien Mosque(Old mosque) This...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Brunei International Airport

Brunei International Airport is the primary airport in the nation of Brunei. The Royal Brunei Air Force is also based at the Rimba Air Base which is located in the Brunei International Airport. It serves destinations across Asia and Oceania, with the only airport outside these continents being London Heathrow Airport.

Located at 4.94417, 114.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Brunei, Buildings and structures in Bandar Seri Begawan

Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer, or the Water Village is an area of Brunei's capital city Bandar Seri Begawan that is situated after the Brunei Bay. 39,000 people live in the Water Village. This represents roughly ten percent of the nation's total population. All of the Water Village buildings are constructed on stilts above the Brunei River.

Located at 4.91667, 114.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium

Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 and was opened in 1984.

Located at 4.92903, 114.945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Brunei Darussalam, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums

Universiti Brunei Darussalam

University of Brunei Darussalam is Brunei's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered.

Located at 4.97646, 114.895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1985, Universities and colleges in Brunei, Buildings and structures in Bandar Seri Begawan

Institut Teknologi Brunei

Institut Teknologi Brunei (Brunei Institute of Technology), commonly referred to by its acronym "ITB", is one of the higher learning institutions in Brunei. Currently, the institute offers fifteen Bachelor's degree courses including one twinning programme with Queen's University Belfast and fourteen Higher National Diploma courses. As of October, 2008, ITB has been upgraded to university status and retained its name.

Located at 4.9775, 114.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Brunei, Brunei-Muara District, Buildings and structures in Bandar Seri Begawan

Ministry of Finance Building, Brunei

The Ministry of Finance Building and Complex was constructed in 1990. With a height of 120 metres, it is the third tallest building in Borneo after Wisma Sanyan (126 m) in Sibu and Sabah Foundation Building (122 m) in Kota Kinabalu. The building houses the Ministry of Finance Brunei, the Brunei Currency and Monetary Board and the Brunei Investment Agency. Ministry of Finance is located five kilometers outside of Downtown Bandar Seri Begawan. It is also the 28 tallest building in South East Asia.

Located at 4.92167, 114.952 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Brunei, Skyscrapers in Brunei

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is the ministry responsible for handling the Kingdom of Brunei's external relations, the management of its international diplomatic missions and the nation's foreign trade policy. The ministry's director is HRH Mohamed Bolkiah, who is also a prince in the Bruneian royal family and the brother of reigning sultan, Hassanal Bolkiah.

Located at 4.92508, 114.949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Brunei, Government agencies established in 1984, Foreign affairs ministries