island in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, Indonesia
- 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
edit- 1 Pangkal Pinang — capital of Bangka-Belitung province
- 2 Mentok — capital of West Bangka regency
- 3 Koba — capital of Central Bangka regency
- 4 Sungai Liat — capital of Bangka regency
- 5 Toboali — capital of South Bangka regency
Other destinations
editUnderstand
editClimate
editThe average rainy season occurs from October to April.
Get in
editGet around
editSee
editDo
editSurf at Tanjung Kerasak beach, South Bangka.
Buy
editWhite pepper, a commonly used ingerdient in Chinese, Thai, and Portuguese cuisines.
Eat
editDrink
editStay safe
editWest Bangka region is a highly malarious area.
Go next
edit- South Sumatra — nearby province on the mainland of Sumatra.