Pontianak Kota
Pontianak Kota (Pontianak town in English) is a district (Indonesian:kecamatan) of the city of Pontianak. It lies on the south bank of the Kapuas Besar River and covers an area of 15.98 km. It had a population of 110,111 at the 2010 census; the latest official estimate of population (as at mid 2019) is 1227,700. This is the location of Pontianak's main civic administrative offices.
List of famous places in Pontianak Kota:
- Dwikora Harbour, main harbour of Pontianak
- Pontianak Major Office
- Inter-district ferry dock (connects North Pontianak and Pontianak Kota)
- Matahari Shopping Mall
- Kebon Sajoek Stadium, home of the city football club Persipon Pontianak
History
Pontianak Kota was established in 2003 from the eastern part of West Pontianak district.
References
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