Tanjung Pinang
Indonesia · Provinsi Kepulauan RiauID
Capital city of Riau Islands, Indonesia
Tanjungpinang, also colloquially written as Tanjung Pinang, is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau Islands. It covers a land area of 149.64 km2, mainly in the southwestern part of Bintan Island, as well as including other smaller islands such as Dompak Island and Penyengat Island. With a population of 227,663 at the 2020 Census, it is the second largest city of the province, after Batam; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 241,266. Tanjungpinang is a historic city of the Malay culture, having served as the capital of both Johor Sultanate and Riau-Lingga Sultanate.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 203,008
- Coordinates
- 0.917, 104.458
- Timezone
- Asia/Pontianak
- Elevation
- 18 m
Overview of Tanjung Pinang
Set in Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia, Tanjung Pinang is a medium-sized town. Around 203,008 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Tanjung Pinang is strongest on culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Tanjung Pinang
Culture in Tanjung Pinang
(2)Under culture, Tanjung Pinang is tagged with Docks and Mosques. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Tanjung Pinang.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Tanjung Pinang is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Pontianak on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Tanjung Pinang that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tanjung Pinang known for?
- Travellers associate Tanjung Pinang with culture. It sits in Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia and counts about 203,008 residents.
- What can you do in Tanjung Pinang?
- Tanjung Pinang is tagged with Docks and Mosques, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Tanjung Pinang located?
- Tanjung Pinang belongs to Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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