Tarakan to Pontianak

Updated: March 13, 2024 06:44 PM

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Tarakan to Pontianak - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

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Language	Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of both Tarakan and Pontianak. However, various regional dialects and languages are also spoken in both cities.
Currency	The official currency of both Tarakan and Pontianak is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Distance	The distance between Tarakan and Pontianak is approximately 1,800 kilometers (1,118 miles).
How to Reach	There are no direct flights from Tarakan to Pontianak. However, you can take a connecting flight via Jakarta or Balikpapan. Alternatively, you can take a bus or ferry from Tarakan to Pontianak.
Expenses	The cost of traveling from Tarakan to Pontianak will vary depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year. However, you can expect to spend around IDR 500,000-1,000,000 for a flight, IDR 200,000-500,000 for a bus, and IDR 100,000-300,000 for a ferry.
Best time to go	The best time to visit Pontianak is during the dry season, which runs from April to October. However, Tarakan has a more tropical climate, so you can visit it year-round.
What to Eat	Pontianak is known for its seafood dishes, such as ikan asam pedas (sour and spicy fish) and kangkung belacan (water spinach with shrimp paste). Tarakan is known for its seafood and also has a variety of other dishes, such as nasi kuning (yellow rice) and soto banjar (Banjar soup).
Where to Go	In Pontianak, you can visit the Equator Monument, the Pontianak Mosque, and the Museum Negeri Pontianak. In Tarakan, you can visit the Tarakan Island Museum, the Tarakan War Cemetery, and the Tarakan City Park.
FAQ	What is the time difference between Tarakan and Pontianak? There is no time difference between Tarakan and Pontianak. Do I need a visa to travel from Tarakan to Pontianak? No, you do not need a visa to travel from Tarakan to Pontianak. What is the voltage in Tarakan and Pontianak? The voltage in both Tarakan and Pontianak is 220 volts. What are the major industries in Tarakan and Pontianak? The major industries in Tarakan are oil and gas, while the major industries in Pontianak are agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. What are the biggest challenges facing Tarakan and Pontianak? The biggest challenges facing Tarakan are environmental pollution and economic diversification, while the biggest challenges facing Pontianak are traffic congestion and flooding.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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