Pontianak, Provincial capital in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Pontianak extends across the delta of the Kapuas River, with numerous buildings constructed on stilts to prevent flooding from regular water level changes.
Founded in 1771 as a trading port, the city served as the capital of the Pontianak Sultanate before becoming part of the Dutch East Indies.
The population includes substantial communities of Malay, Chinese, Bugis, Javanese, and Dayak people, each maintaining their traditions and celebrations throughout the year.
Supadio International Airport connects the city with major Indonesian destinations and select routes to Malaysia, while the port facilitates regional maritime transportation.
Located three kilometers from the equator, the city experiences two instances annually when objects cast no shadows due to the sun's position directly overhead.
Location: West Kalimantan
Inception: October 23, 1771
Elevation above the sea: 0.7 m
Shares border with: Mempawah, Kubu Raya
Website: http://pontianakkota.go.id
GPS coordinates: -0.02056,109.34139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:51
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