Pangkal Pinang is the capital and most significant town of Bangka Belitung Islands region in Indonesia. Pangkal Pinang situated on Bangka Island's east coast, the city is split into seven different districts and has 42 wards. In the 2010 surveys, it had an area of 118.45 square kilometres (45.72 sq mi) and a population of 328,170. The city's population density is about 2,801 per square kilometre. Muhammad Irwansyah is the mayor and he was preceded by Zulkarnain Karim, who served for two terms from 2003 until 2013. The Rangkui River splits the city into two parts, and Jalan Merdeka is its geographic centre ground. Pangkal Pinang's population consists widely of ethnic Malays and Chinese Hakka who came from Guangzhou, China. There are also smaller migrant communities of other ethnic groups, such as Minangkabau and Batak.

Airport in Pangkal Pinang

Depati Amir Airport

Depati Amir Airport also called as Pangkal Pinang Airport, is a local airport in Indonesia situated in Pangkal Pinang on Bangka Island, part of Bangka Belitung Islands area. PT has run the airport. Angkasa Pura II since early January 2007. It was initially named Pangkal pinang Airport built since the Japanese living in 1942 as a defence against enemy soldiers. In agreement with the letter of the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transportation. 378 / TLK / DEPHUB / VIII / 85 dated 22 August 1985 the name of the airport was switched to the airport. Based on the Decree of the Minister of Transportation No. SK.1 / AU.106 / PHB-99 dated 25 August 1999, Pangkal pinang Airport was switched to Amir Bangka Airport, which is a UPT from Vertical Institution of Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation Indonesia. There is no flight available from Changi International Airport to Depati Amir Airport until the present.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Pangkal Pinang

Weather in Indonesia can be divided into two main seasons which is wet and dry with warm tropical temperatures averaging 28.2°C during the day, throughout the year. In most areas, the dry season spans from May up to September, with the rains falling between October and April. The best time of year to visit Pangkal Pinang is between May and September when the days are sunny and dry. However, during wet season temperatures stay high and rainfall comes in the form of heavy tropical rain that tend to last for a couple of hours and needn't spoil your trip. There are some area exceptions. On West Indonesia, it rains from October up to January in the north, and from November to February in the south. East Indonesia, with its unusual shape, also experiences slightly unlike climate patterns and rainfall can be expected in the northern regions of the island during June until end of July.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Pangkal Pinang

Museum Timah Indonesia - Museum Timah Indonesia situated in Pangkal Pinang is one of the popular places to visit among locals and visitors. The admission fee to enter the museum is free for now. This museum contains lots of historical artefact about this place.

Merdeka Town Square Park - Merdeka Town Square Park situated in Pangkal Pinang is a recreation place that opens for public. Feel free to visit this place. Merdeka Town Square Park is a scenic place that you can enjoy, especially with your family or your friends.

Pukan Beach – Pukan Beach situated near the Pangkal Pinang is one of the main attraction places that you can find here. It is because the beach is covered with a white sandy beach and crystal-clear water. Feel free to come and do water activities such as swimming, kayaking, and diving.