Penyinggahan () is a district of West Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2023, it was inhabited by 4,026 people, and currently has a total area of 206.12 km2. Its district seat is located at the village of Penyinggahan Ilir.
Penyinggahan shares borders with Jempang to the south, Muara Pahu to the west, and Kutai Kartanegara (districts of Muara Muntai and Muara Wis) to the east and north.
History Penyinggahan, hence its name, singgahan, became a stopover for traders travelling between the legendary kingdoms of Baroh (present-day Muara Pahu) and Kota Bangun. Previously, this region had no name. Located between Lake Melintang and Lake Jempang, its inhabitants traditionally worked as farmers or fishermen.
The current district was officially separated from Muara Muntai (now part of Kutai Kartanegara) on 30 May 1965 after being signed by East Kalimantan governor secretary E. Abdoessamad. Previously, 22 local figures requested for its formation on 15 May 1965.
Governance Villages Penyinggahan is divided into the following 6 villages (): Regional code() Name Area (km2) Population (2023) RT () 64.07.13.2001 Loa Deras 49.27 487 4 64.07.13.2002 Minta 29.51 810 6 64.07.13.2003 Tanjung Haur 19.27 521 3 64.07.13.2004 Penyinggahan Ilir 26.29 975 6 64.07.13.2005 Penyinggahan Ulu 101.35 936 6 64.07.13.2006 Bakung 9.11 297 2 Totals 206.12 4,026 27
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