Pangkalpinang
This coastal provincial capital on Bangka Island's east coast holds a notably diverse religious landscape, with landmarks including the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the Fuk Tet Che Chinese temple, and the Jamik Mosque reflecting the city's mixed Malay and Hakka Chinese heritage. The Rangkui River divides the city, Pasir Padi beach sits nearby, and the Timah Museum documents the tin-mining history that shaped the region. Pangkalpinang also serves as the commercial hub of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province.
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- Population216,893
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
Nearest airports
Pangkalpinang: quick answers
Where is Pangkalpinang?
Pangkalpinang is in Indonesia.
How do you get to Pangkalpinang?
The nearest airport is Pangkal Pinang (PGK), about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pangkalpinang?
The warmest month is September, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is December, with about 396 mm15.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pangkalpinang?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 3 restaurants, 8 cafés and 51 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.