Bangka (Sumatra)

Not to be confused with Bangka (Sulawesi).

Bangka is one of the two main islands of the Bangka-Belitung province in Indonesia. This island has developed as an economic center.

Cities

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Map
Map of Bangka (Sumatra)

  • -2.1106.11 Pangkal Pinang — capital of Bangka-Belitung province
  • -2.064716105.1668622 Mentok Muntok on Wikipedia — capital of West Bangka regency
  • -2.482274106.3952613 Koba Koba, Indonesia on Wikipedia — capital of Central Bangka regency
  • -1.85611106.1194 Sungai Liat — capital of Bangka regency
  • -3106.55 Toboali Toboali on Wikipedia — capital of South Bangka regency

Other destinations

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Understand

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Climate

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The average rainy season occurs from October to April.

Get in

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Get around

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Surf at Tanjung Kerasak beach, South Bangka.

White pepper, a commonly used ingerdient in Chinese, Thai, and Portuguese cuisines.

Drink

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Stay safe

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West Bangka region is a highly malarious area.

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