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(s):  Jujur Bertutur Bijak Bertindak
Location within Riau Islands
Coordinates: 0.918773°N 104.455415°E / 0.918773; 104.455415
Country	Indonesia
Province	Template:Country data 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.