Indonesia
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.
Hang Nadim International Airport
10.9 km away
Changi Air Base (East)
21.7 km away
Singapore Changi Airport
22.6 km away
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.
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.
20 populated places are found within 25 km of Batam.
Batam is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Batam is 1,164,352.
Batam is located in Riau province.
The coordinates of Batam are 1.14937° latitude and 104.02491° longitude.
The elevation of Batam is 38 meters.
The nearest airport to Batam is Hang Nadim International Airport.
Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)