Tanjung Pinang

Tanjung Pinang
City
City of Tanjung Pinang Kota Tanjungpinang
Regional transcription(s)
• Jawi	تنجوڠ 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
Seal
Motto:  Jujur Bertutur Bijak Bertindak
Location within Riau Islands
Tanjung Pinang Location in Bintan, Sumatra and Indonesia Show map of Bintan Island Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Pinang (Sumatra) Show map of Sumatra Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Pinang (Indonesia) Show map of Indonesia
Coordinates: 0°55′08″N 104°27′19″E / 0.918773°N 104.455415°E / 0.918773; 104.455415
Country	Indonesia
Province	Riau Islands
Founded	6 January 1784
Incorporated	21 June 2001
Government
• Mayor	Syahrul
• Vice Mayor	Rahma
Area
• Total	812.7 km2 (313.8 sq mi)
• Land	144.6 km2 (55.8 sq mi)
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	204,735
• Density	1,416/km2 (3,670/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code	(+62) 771
Website	tanjungpinangkota.go.id

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

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