Bangka Strait
Bangka Strait is the strait that separates the island of Sumatra from Bangka Island (Indonesian: Pulau Bangka) in the Java Sea, Indonesia. The strait is about 134 miles (216 km) long, with a width varying from about 30 miles (48 km) to 9 miles (14 km).
| Bangka Strait | |
|---|---|
| Selat Bangka (Indonesian) | |
Bangka Strait and Bangka Island | |
Bangka Strait Location relative to Sumatra | |
| Coordinates | 2°34′S 105°46′E |
| Type | strait |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| Max. length | 134 miles (216 km) |
| Min. width | 9 miles (14 km) |
| Max. depth | 90 feet (27 m) |
| References | Selat Bangka: Indonesia National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, MD, USA |
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