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).^[1]

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

See also

• Japanese cruiser Ashigara
• List of straits