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Batam, Riau

Indonesia

City1.1494° N, 104.0249° E

Batam is a city located in Indonesia's Riau province, with a population of 1,164,352. It is situated close to Singapore, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population1,164,352
ProvinceRiau
Coordinates1.1494° N, 104.0249° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#14 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Hang Nadim International Airport

BTHInternational

10.9 km away

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Changi Air Base (East)

WSACRegional

21.7 km away

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Singapore Changi Airport

SINInternational

22.6 km away

About Batam

Batam is positioned at coordinates 1.14937° latitude and 104.02491° longitude in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 38 meters and operates within the Asia/Jakarta timezone. It is near several cities, including Singapore, Johor Bahru, and Bedok New Town.

In terms of population, Batam ranks #14 out of 520 cities in Indonesia. The total urban population of the country is 82,775,740, highlighting Batam's substantial size compared to other cities.

Cities in Riau

Batam is the largest city in Riau, which comprises six cities in total. Other cities in the province include Pekanbaru, Dumai, Balai Pungut, Kuala Cenaku, and Wooden House. The city is supported by various amenities, including 28 hospitals, 171 schools, 8 universities, and numerous parks and restaurants.

Pekanbaru1,085,000Dumai331,832Balai Pungut56,452Kuala Cenaku7,000Wooden House400KariAir PutihSawahBalakKubu

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Batam.

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BengkongCity
1 km
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NagoyaSettlements
1.8 km
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JodohCity
2.8 km
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BatuamparCity
3.1 km
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TanjungumaCity
3.1 km
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SengkuangCity
3.8 km
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Batam CentreCity
4.2 km
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Batu MerahCity
4.3 km
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BlianCity
5.2 km
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SambauCity
5.6 km
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Kampung Tiban LamaCity
6.2 km
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SepangCity
6.7 km
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BatamCity
7.1 km
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Wooden HouseVillage · 400 inhab.
7.6 km
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KangboiCity
7.7 km
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NongsaCity
8.5 km
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PenbunuhCity
9.3 km
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TelukmataikanCity
10.5 km
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SekupangDistrict capital
11.2 km
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Tanjung PinggirAbandoned place
11.4 km

Universities in Batam

Batam is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Batam International University2000——
Batam University2000——
Politeknik Negeri Batam2010——
Universitas Ibnu Sina2019——
Universitas Putera Batam2008——
Universitas Universal2014——
University of Riau Islands2006——
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Explore Indonesia

Users can explore other cities in Indonesia, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full city list on the site.

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Largest cities in Indonesia

#1 Jakarta8,540,121#2 Surabaya2,874,314#3 Bekasi2,564,940#4 Bandung2,444,160#5 Medan2,435,252
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Batam?

The population of Batam is 1,164,352.

In which province/state is Batam located?

Batam is located in Riau province.

What are the coordinates of Batam?

The coordinates of Batam are 1.14937° latitude and 104.02491° longitude.

What is the elevation of Batam?

The elevation of Batam is 38 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Batam?

The nearest airport to Batam is Hang Nadim International Airport.

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