Pulau Panggang, Coastal islet in Thousand Islands, Indonesia.
Pulau Panggang is an island in the Kepulauan Seribu archipelago near Jakarta, surrounded by white sand beaches and clear water. The coast is marked by traditional fishing boats and low buildings that adapt to life on the water.
The island was sparsely settled for a long time until it became an important administrative center for the northern islands. This role led to its growing importance in the region and shapes it to this day.
People here work mainly as fishermen using methods that have been part of their lives for many generations. These practices shape how the waterfront looks and set the rhythm of daily activity around the harbor.
Visitors reach the island using boat services departing from Muara Angke port in Jakarta, with several trips available each day. It is wise to travel in the morning and allow enough time to return before dark.
The island serves as the administrative seat for surrounding unpopulated islands and oversees the entire northern island group. This strategic position makes it a hub for administration and supply throughout the archipelago region.
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