Bintan

Bintan is an administrative regency in the Riau Islands archipelago that encompasses multiple islands spread across the waters. The territory includes coastal areas, forested sections, and small settlements distributed throughout the islands.

The regency underwent administrative restructuring in the late 1990s and early 2000s when neighboring regions split off to become independent territories. These changes shaped its current boundaries and position within the archipelago.

The island communities here maintain their own traditions visible in local celebrations, crafts, and daily routines. Visitors can observe traditional fishing practices, local markets, and villages where residents follow longstanding ways of life.

An airport serves the main island and offers connections to other regions, while ferries link the area to outside destinations. Travelers exploring multiple islands should plan extra time and check local ferry schedules in advance.

The territory shares its largest island with an independently governed city, creating an unusual administrative arrangement. This split reflects the complex history of how regions here have evolved over recent decades.

Location: Riau Islands

Capital city: Teluk Bintan

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Tanjungpinang

Website: http://bintankab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.95000,104.61944

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06