Bangka Island (North Sulawesi)
Native name: Palau Bangka | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Adjacent to | Celebes Sea Molucca Sea |
| Area | 47.78 km2 (18.45 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Bangkish |
| Population | 2,397 (2010) |
Bangka Island is a small island located off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bangka is known for its unspoiled beaches and dive tourism. It belongs administratively to the district of East Likupang in the North Minahasa regency, North Sulawesi province. The island has three main coastal villages: Lihunu, Kahuku, and Libas. Controversy exists over a Chinese company's development of an iron ore mining facility on the island, as the company's permits were revoked by Indonesian courts.