Pangkal Pinang, Provincial capital in Bangka Island, Indonesia
The city spreads across seven districts and contains the Rangkui River, with an elevation of 13 meters above sea level.
Founded on September 17, 1757, Pangkal Pinang developed from a small settlement into a major maritime trade center during Dutch colonial rule.
The population combines Malay and Chinese communities, with Hakka descendants maintaining traditional crafts such as wood carving, metalwork, and basket making.
Depati Amir Airport and Pangkal Balam seaport connect travelers to major Indonesian destinations through regular flights and ferry services.
The Timah Museum displays artifacts from tin mining operations, documenting the industrial heritage that shaped the region through centuries.
Location: Bangka Belitung Islands
Inception: September 17, 1757
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Website: http://www.pangkalpinang.go.id/
Shares border with: Bangka, Central Bangka
Website: http://pangkalpinang.go.id
GPS coordinates: -2.10000,106.10000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
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