Batam, Industrial port city in Riau Islands, Indonesia
Batam encompasses three main islands: Batam, Rempang, and Galang, with Batam Island serving as the central urban and industrial zone of 1.2 million inhabitants.
The first inhabitants of Batam were Malay seafarers known as Orang Laut in 231 AD, followed by Admiral Hang Nadim's defense against Portuguese forces in the 1500s.
The Great Mosque of Batam stands among religious buildings that reflect the diverse population of Malays, Javanese, Batak, Minangkabau, and Chinese communities.
Five ferry terminals connect Batam to Singapore and Malaysia, while Hang Nadim International Airport provides extensive domestic flights with the longest runway in Indonesia.
The Barelang Bridge network, completed in 1997, links the three main islands through six bridges spanning over clear waters of the Riau Archipelago.
Location: Riau Islands
Inception: December 18, 1829
Elevation above the sea: 38 m
Website: https://bpbatam.go.id
GPS coordinates: 1.13000,104.05306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:23
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