Pontianak
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Pontianak serves as the capital of West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, situated on the island of Borneo. Originally a Malay fishing village, it grew into the seat of the Pontianak Sultanate. The city experienced a dark period during the Japanese occupation, marked by the Pontianak massacre.
Statistics
Area
118.21 km²
Population
680,880