- 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[edit]
Understand[edit]
Climate[edit]
The average rainy season occurs from October to April.
Get in[edit]
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
Do[edit]
Surf at Tanjung Kerasak beach, South Bangka.
Buy[edit]
White pepper, a commonly used ingerdient in Chinese, Thai, and Portuguese cuisines.
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
West Bangka region is a highly malarious area.
Go next[edit]
- South Sumatra — nearby province on the mainland of Sumatra.