Tanjung Pinang

Tanjung Pinang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of the Riau Islands. It covers a land area of 144.56 km2.[3] With an estimated population of 209,280 as of 2018, it is the second largest city of the province, after Batam.[4] Tanjung Pinang is a historic city of the Malay culture, serving as the capital of Johor Sultanate and Riau-Lingga Sultanate.

Tanjung Pinang
City
City of Tanjung Pinang
Kota Tanjungpinang
Regional transcription(s)
  Jawiتنجوڠ ڤينڠ
From top, left to right: City view from Dompak Island, house of governor of the Riau Islands, tombs of Riau kings, Raja Haji Fisabilillah Monument, and Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah Museum
Motto(s): 
Jujur Bertutur Bijak Bertindak
Location within Riau Islands
Tanjung Pinang
Location in Bintan, Sumatra and Indonesia
Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Pinang (Sumatra)
Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Pinang (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 0.918773°N 104.455415°E / 0.918773; 104.455415
Country Indonesia
ProvinceTemplate:Country data Riau Islands
Founded6 January 1784[1]
Incorporated21 June 2001[2]
Government
  MayorSyahrul
  Vice MayorRahma
Area
  Total812.7 km2 (313.8 sq mi)
  Land144.6 km2 (55.8 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total204,735
  Density1,416/km2 (3,670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code(+62) 771
Websitetanjungpinangkota.go.id

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