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Where is Pontianak





Pontianak Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Pontianak, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Kalimantan
RegionWestern Borneo Island
City StatusCity (Kota); provincial capital
EstablishedFounded as a Malay trading port in 1771
CoordinatesApproximately 0.02° N, 109.35° E
Total Area~118.31 sq km
Land Area~118.31 sq km
Water AreaMinimal (city lies on river delta)
Population (2020)~658,685
Population (mid‑2024 est.)~680,852
Population RankMost populous city in West Kalimantan
Major DistrictsPontianak Utara, Pontianak Barat, Pontianak Kota, Pontianak Tenggara, Pontianak Selatan, Pontianak Timur
Main IndustriesTrade, port activities, services, light manufacturing
Major AirportSupadio International Airport (PNK)
Time ZoneWestern Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00)
Known ForEquatorial City (on the equator), cultural mix of Malay, Chinese, Dayak & other communities, Kapuas River and equator monument
Websitehttps://pontianakkota.go.id/


Top Attractions in Pontianak in Indonesia

  • Equator Monument (Tugu Khatulistiwa) – famous landmark marking the equator line
  • Kotak Palapa – historic city square with colonial architecture and local shops
  • Pontianak Sultanate Palace (Istana Kadriyah) – cultural palace showcasing Malay heritage
  • Pontianak Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Mujahidin) – prominent mosque with unique architecture
  • Kapuas River – scenic riverfront offering boat tours and sunset views
  • Pontianak Cultural and Heritage Museum – museum highlighting local history and culture
  • Alun-Alun Kapuas Square – central park for leisure, events, and family activities
  • Selamat Datang Park – riverside park with walking paths and recreational areas
  • Pasar Flamboyan – bustling market offering local foods, crafts, and souvenirs
  • Jembatan Kapuas 1 Bridge – iconic bridge and city landmark over the Kapuas River


Distance from Pontianak to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Pontianak to Jakarta – 734 km (456 miles)
  • Pontianak to Surabaya – 888 km (552 miles)
  • Pontianak to Medan – 1,250 km (777 miles)
  • Pontianak to Bandung – 787 km (489 miles)
  • Pontianak to Semarang – 784 km (487 miles)
  • Pontianak to Yogyakarta – 870 km (541 miles)
  • Pontianak to Palembang – 601 km (373 miles)
  • Pontianak to Pekanbaru – 878 km (546 miles)
  • Pontianak to Padang – 1,002 km (623 miles)
  • Pontianak to Denpasar (Bali) – 1,160 km (721 miles)
  • Pontianak to Samarinda – 872 km (542 miles)
  • Pontianak to Makassar – 1,257 km (781 miles)