South Bangka

South Bangka is an administrative regency covering about 3,600 square kilometers across the Gaspar Strait, with numerous coastal settlements and small islands. Eight districts are connected by road networks that link the scattered communities together.

The region underwent administrative changes in 2013 when one district was divided into two separate areas. This split created new governing structures that gave the islands more control over their own affairs.

People here make their living from fishing and use the long coastlines daily in their work. You see fishing boats and nets everywhere, showing how central the sea is to daily life.

The administrative center Toboali serves as the main hub for exploring the eight districts. Roads connect many areas, though some islands are only accessible by boat.

The region consists of several inhabited islands, each with its own local governing structures operating relatively independently. This island-by-island diversity makes it an unusual administrative area with power spread across multiple centers.

Location: Bangka Belitung Islands

Capital city: Toboali

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: Central Bangka

Website: http://bangkaselatankab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -2.76667,106.33333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42