- 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
- 🌍 Pangkal Pinang — capital of Bangka-Belitung province
- 🌍 Mentok — capital of West Bangka regency
- 🌍 Koba — capital of Central Bangka regency
- 🌍 Sungai Liat — capital of Bangka regency
- 🌍 Toboali — capital of South Bangka regency
Other destinations
Understand
Climate
The average rainy season occurs from October to April.
Get in
Get around
See
Do
Surf at Tanjung Kerasak beach, South Bangka.
Buy
White pepper, a commonly used ingerdient in Chinese, Thai, and Portuguese cuisines.
Eat
Drink
Stay safe
West Bangka region is a highly malarious area.
Go next
- South Sumatra — nearby province on the mainland of Sumatra.
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