Pangkalpinang Population 2026
Pangkalpinang has a population of 226,297, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Bangka–Belitung Islands. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
226,297
Rank in Indonesia
#65
Coordinates
2.13°S, 106.11°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
461 km
286 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bangka–Belitung Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjung Pandan | 103,062 | #160 |
| Sungailiat | 100,750 | #164 |
| Manggar | 39,135 | #320 |
| Muntok | 26,709 | #394 |
Cities near Pangkalpinang
- Sungailiat100,750 people · ~31 km away
- Muntok26,709 people · ~106 km away
- Palembang1,801,367 people · ~175 km away
- Tanjung Pandan103,062 people · ~182 km away
- Indralaya42,498 people · ~203 km away
- Simpang36,652 people · ~244 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pangkalpinang?
Pangkalpinang has a population of 226,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Pangkalpinang in?
Pangkalpinang is located in Bangka–Belitung Islands, Indonesia.
Is Pangkalpinang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 461 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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