Tanjung Pandan
Tanjungpandan (official writing style) (Chinese: 丹绒香兰; pinyin: Dān róng xiāng lán, Jawi: تنجوڠ ڤندن ), is the largest town on the island Belitung in the Indonesian province of Bangka-Belitung, Indonesia. Tanjungpandan is the capital of the Belitung Regency comprising one of the five districts (kecamatan) within that Regency. It covers an area of 378.45 km2 and had a population of 86,487 at the 2010 Census[2] and 103,062 at the 2020 Census.[3]
Tanjung Pandan | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 丹绒香兰 |
| • Jawi | تنجوڠ ڤندن |
 Downtown Tanjung Pandan | |
| Motto(s): Tanjung Pandan Kota Bertuah | |
  Tanjung Pandan  Tanjung Pandan | |
| Coordinates: 2°45′S 107°45′E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | Bangka–Belitung Islands |
| Regency | Belitung |
| Founded | 1 July 1838 |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 378.45 km2 (146.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 103,062 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Kode Pos |
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Demographics
The majority of the people in Tanjungpandan are Hakka Chinese and Malay. The religion of the Malays is predominantly Muslims, while the Chinese are mainly Buddhist, Catholic or Protestant.
Transportation
It has H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin International Airport which serves links to Jakarta, Pangkalpinang and Palembang (via Pangkalpinang).
As of June 2011, the port has 6 shipping terminals:
- International Terminal
- Dry Bulk Terminal
- Liquid Bulk Terminal
- Roll-on Roll-off Ship Terminal, including Cargo Ship
- Domestic Terminal
- Container Terminal
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.