The Equator monument, Equator monument in Pontianak, Indonesia
The monument features four ironwood pillars measuring 0.30 meters in diameter, with front poles reaching 3.05 meters and rear poles extending to 4.40 meters.
Dutch geographer led an international expedition to Pontianak in 1928 to determine the equator point, resulting in the construction of the first monument marker.
The monument includes a circular plate with the Dutch word EVENAAR and directional arrows indicating its position at 109 degrees 20 minutes East longitude.
Visitors can reach the monument through two routes: by road from central Pontianak, approximately 3 kilometers away, or by traveling along the Kapuas River.
The monument experiences zero shadow phenomena twice yearly, during March 21-23 and September 21-23, when the sun positions directly overhead at the equator.
Location: Pontianak
Inception: 1930
GPS coordinates: 0.00106,109.32222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
The Astana
207.9 km
Tayan Bridge
87.6 km
Fort Margherita
207.9 km
Sarawak State Museum
207 km
New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building
207.9 km
Planetarium Sultan Iskandar
206.4 km
Jami Mosque of Pontianak
4.2 km
Gunung Palung National Park
171.8 km
Kuching Old Courthouse
207.5 km
Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching
207.5 km
Borneo Cultures Museum
207 km
Amantubillah
57.7 km
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kuching
206.5 km
Hong San Si Temple
207.5 km
Islamic Heritage Museum
206.9 km
Chinese History Museum
207.6 km
Gunung Gading National Park
196.9 km
Alwatzikoebillah Place
147.8 km
Bubur Gunting
112.9 km
Masjid Jami Keraton Sambas
147.8 km
Jong's Crocodile Farm and Zoo
193.5 km
Textile Museum Sarawak
207.4 km
Museum Daerah Kabupaten Sambas
151.8 km
Masjid Jami Sulthan Ayyub
143.3 km
Istana Surya Negara Sanggau
143.2 km
Istana Kerajaan Kubu
54.3 km
Istana Ismahayana Landak
83 km
Istana Paku Negara Sanggau
142.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes