Tanjungpandan
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Tanjungpandan | |
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Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| •Chinese | Đan nhung hương lan |
| •Jawi | تنجوڠ ڤندن |
 Downtown Tanjung Pandan | |
| Motto: Tanjung Pandan Kota Bertuah | |
  Tanjungpandan  Tanjungpandan | |
| Coordinates:2°45′S107°45′E/ 2.750°S 107.750°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  Bangka Belitung Islands |
| Regency |  Belitung |
| Founded | 1 July 1838 |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 378.45 km2(146.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 103,062 |
| • Density | 270/km2(710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7(WIB) |
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Tanjungpandan[fn 1],also colloquially written asTanjung Pandan,is the largest town on the island ofBelitungin theIndonesianprovince ofBangka Belitung Islands,Indonesia.Tanjungpandan is the capital of theBelitung Regencycomprising one of the fivedistricts(kecamatan) within that Regency. It covers an area of 378.45 km2and had a population of 86,487 at the 2010 Census[2]and 103,062 at the 2020 Census.[3]
Demographics[edit]
The majority of the people in Tanjungpandan areHakka ChineseandBelitung Malay.The religion of the Malays is predominantlyMuslims,while the Chinese are mainlyBuddhist,CatholicorProtestant.In 2020, the town of Tanjungpandan registered the highest population density rate of 272 individuals per square kilometer across the entire Belitung regency.[4]
Climate[edit]
| Climate data for Tanjungpandan (H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin International Airport,1991–2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.8 (85.6) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.9 (89.4) |
30.8 (87.4) |
29.8 (85.6) |
31.2 (88.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.1 (79.0) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.5 (74.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.2 (73.8) |
| Averageprecipitationmm (inches) | 303.6 (11.95) |
183.9 (7.24) |
250.5 (9.86) |
351.2 (13.83) |
307.1 (12.09) |
199.6 (7.86) |
147.4 (5.80) |
105.7 (4.16) |
129.0 (5.08) |
311.9 (12.28) |
402.1 (15.83) |
458.6 (18.06) |
3,150.6 (124.04) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 1.0 mm) | 17.4 | 11.8 | 15.6 | 20.2 | 17.1 | 12.9 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 17.3 | 22.2 | 23.6 | 184.3 |
| Source:World Meteorological Organization[5] | |||||||||||||
Transportation[edit]
Tanjungpandan hasH.A.S. Hanandjoeddin International Airportwhich serves links toJakarta,PangkalpinangandPalembang(via Pangkalpinang).
Tanjungpandan is home to the Tanjungpandan Port, which serves the island of Belitung.[6]In 2011, the port authorities established a passenger terminal to promote tourism on the island of Belitung. The terminal was named theLaskar PelangiPort, after the best-selling novel and movie byAndrea Hirata.The establishment of the terminal was a significant step towards promoting tourism and providing better facilities for visitors to the island.[7]
Tourism[edit]
The town is also known for its wide range of tourist attractions that offer natural wonders, cultural experiences, and family-friendly activities.[8]One of the most popular attractions in the town is Tanjung Pendam Beach, which located near the main center of the town. Gusong Bugis is another beach destination that offers various recreational activities and stunning views of the sea. Kulong Keramik is a recreational spot in the Tanjungpandan, featuring a lake or quarry as its main attraction. Initially used by a ceramic company, the area was later neglected until the local government refurbished it in 2010.[9]
In addition to its beaches, the Museum & Zoo Tanjungpandan is a unique attraction that combines a museum and zoo to provide visitors with an educational experience. It showcases the colonial and pre-colonial history and artifacts of Belitung as an island of international trade betweenMalaccaandJava,while also featuring a range of animals to learn about local wildlife.[10]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^"BPS Kabupaten Belitung".belitungkab.bps.go.id.Retrieved30 April2023.
- ^"World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991–2020".World Meteorological Organization.Retrieved19 October2023.
- ^"Pelabuhan Tanjung Pandan - Pelindo".pelindo.co.id.Retrieved30 April2023.
- ^Liputan6.com (12 June 2011)."Pelabuhan Pun Berganti Nama Laskar Pelangi".liputan6.com(in Indonesian).Retrieved30 April2023.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^"Data Tujuan Wisata di Kecamatan Tanjungpandan Tahun 2020 - Data Tujuan Wisata di Kecamatan Tanjungpandan Tahun 2020 - Portal Belitung Satu Data".data.belitung.go.id(in Indonesian).Retrieved30 April2023.
- ^"Kolong Keramik".direktoripariwisata.id.Retrieved30 April2023.
- ^"Museum Tanjung Pandan (UPTD Museum Pemkab. Belitung)".asosiasimuseumindonesia.org.Retrieved30 April2023.
Notes[edit]
- ^The town's name is correctly and officially spelled as Tanjungpandan.
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