Tanjungpinang

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Tanjungpinang

Name

Tanjungpinang

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Tanjungpinang is the capital city of the Riau Islands province in Indonesia, located on Bintan Island. It is a historic center of Malay culture that previously served as the capital for the Johor and Riau-Lingga Sultanates. The city remains a vital trade hub with ferry connections to Singapore and Malaysia.

Statistics

Area

239.50 km²

Population

203,008

Location