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Pontianak
City in Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia
Overview
Pontianak, located where the equator crosses Kalimantan, is a dynamic riverside city with a rich blend of Dayak and Malay culture. Known for its equator monument, floating markets, and lively culinary scene, the city offers a laid-back charm mixed with tribal traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Kalimantan Barat
Population
680,880
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-0.02°, 109.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
63
Monthly Cost
$412
Local Cost
$199
Local Income
$240
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
20.2°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
3308 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PNK
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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