Transera Hotel Pontianak

Pontianak, also known as Khuntien or 坤甸 in Teochew and Hakka, is the capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, founded first as a trading port on the island of Borneo, occupying an area of 118.21 km2 in the delta of the Kapuas River, at a point where it is joined by its major tributary, the Landak River. The city is precisely on the equator, hence it is widely known as Kota Khatulistiwa. The city center is less than 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of the equator. Pontianak is the 23rd most populous city in Indonesia, and the fourth most populous city on the island of Borneo (Kalimantan) after Samarinda, Balikpapan and (Malaysia's) Kuching; it is now slightly ahead of Banjarmasin. It had a population of 658,685 at the 2020 Census within the city limits, with significant suburbs outside those limits, particularly in the regencies of Kubu Raya to the east and south of the city, and Mempawah to its north. The official estimate as of mid-2025 was 686,019.

As the capital of West Kalimantan, Pontianak is a city that's rich in history and culture. It's also known as the equator city, as it lies directly on the equator line. The city is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and is home to various ethnic groups, including the Dayak, Malay, Chinese, and Javanese.

One of the top attractions in Pontianak is the Equator Monument, which marks the exact location of the equator line. Visitors can stand with one foot in the northern hemisphere and the other foot in the southern hemisphere. The monument also features a museum that showcases the history of Pontianak and its surrounding areas.