Bangka Belitung Postal Codes: 33111 to 33792

Key Facts

Bangka Belitung is a province of Indonesia, consisting primarily of the islands of Bangka and Belitung along with several smaller surrounding islands. Located off the eastern coast of Sumatra in the Java Sea, this province forms part of the Sumatra region and was established as a separate province in 2000 after being separated from South Sumatra Province. Covering an area of approximately 16,424 square kilometers, Bangka Belitung has a population of around 1.5 million people according to recent estimates. The province is administratively divided into 6 regencies and 1 city, with Pangkal Pinang serving as both the capital city and the main urban center. Historically known for its tin mining industry, which dates back to the early 18th century, the region has diversified its economy to include pepper production, fisheries, and increasingly, tourism drawn to its pristine white sand beaches and distinctive granite rock formations. The province's strategic location along major shipping routes has contributed to its economic development and cultural diversity. For those seeking detailed location information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all municipalities and districts within Bangka Belitung Province.