Batam and Surrounding Island

How to get there

Batam can be reached by air from major cities in Indonesia and internationally. Domestic airline companies currently flying to Batam include Garuda Indonesia Airways, Merpati Nusantara, Bouraq Airlines, Mandala Airlines, Jatayu Airlines and several air charter services. Highspeed transport ships also bring visitors to Batam from Singapore, Johor and Jakarta, with hourly services running throughout the day, from various ports around Batam. Due to the proximity of Singapore, most visitors to Batam find that coming by high-speed transport ships is the easiest method of transport.



Geography

Batam Island is situated at 1°07' North latitude and 104°07' East longitude. The land is characterised by rolling hill terrain with the highest level at 161 meters above sea level. Lush vegetation covers most of the island with mangroves on the seashores The name Barelang is an abbreviated form of Batam, Rempang, and Galang islands. The total area of Barelang is 715 sq.km. Barelang is part of the province of Riau, Indonesia, which is famous as the oil rich province. The capital of the province is the city of Pakanbaru, situated in the mainland Sumatra, about 45 minutes flying from Batam.

Climate

The Barelang area is considered as tropical, with average temperatures ranging from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius (77 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Humidity in the region ranges from 73% to 96%. In general throughout the region, being a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May until October. Average annual rainfall is around 2,600 mm.

Population

Although Malay culture is predominant in the area, population is culturally and ethnically diverse, coming from all over Indonesia as well as from overseas. The population as at December 2000 was 462,528 people, made up of 219,747 males, and 242,781 females. The annual population growth for the past decade has been considerably large, due to the active recruitment of labour by expanding industry.

Skilled as well as unskilled workers is in plentiful supply, within Barelang and the rest of Indonesia. At the end of 2000, there were 155,591 people actively employed on Batam, with 74% in manufacturing, 10% in construction, and 8% in the trading, hotel and restaurant At this time there are more than 2000 foreign nationals actively employed on Batam.

Despite the diversity in culture and language, Bahasa Indonesia, the national language, is used by the people from the Archipelago. English is taught in many schools, and is increasingly understood by more of the population, particularly in the Barelang area. English is being used more commonly in daily business communication in the region.

Source : www.batam-center.web.id

Batam Tourisme Map

Batam is one of the 3,000 islands, which make up the Riau Archipelago and is closest to Singapore, which is only 20 km away or twenty minutes by air-conditioned ferry. It has a rapid-growing population of around 100.000. As the island develops into a major industrial and tourist area, it attracts an ever-increasing population from other Indonesian islands who see Batam as a haven of opportunity.

Once almost uninhabited, save for a few scattered fishing communities, Batam's history took a sharp turn beginning 1969, when it became support base for the State-owned 'Pertamina oil company' and its offshore oil exploration. In 1971 a presidential decree designated it as an industrial area and in 1975 the Batam Authority was formed. In 1978 Batam was established as a bonded area.

In addition to the oil support industries of Batu Ampar and a fast growing electronics industry, Batam now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Many come from Singapore for a short holiday with friends and family, duty-free shopping and great seafood. The visitors to Singapore hope over for a day or weekend trip.

Golden View Resort

This is the Golden View Resort located at Bengkong Laut Batam Island.

I have been there for several times, not for stay but for delicious sea food here...

End Year Party The People of Batam City in Batam ISland

Last night became a nice moment when end year party was celebrate by Batam city government. Thousands people of Batam Island crowd almost all over the way to Batam Centre. Most of them go by motorcylcle or car themself or also by taxi.
" Kembang Api Party " is always celebrate every end year in Batam Centre. But now there is option between Batam Centre or Ocarina wich also celebrate end year party.

Still Batam Centre is the most choice because in Ocarina people have to spend money to entrance in Ocarina location, but in Batam centre is free of charge.


Like last year celebration government of Batam City always invite jakarta actris and singer. This year is KDI artist turn to show in people of Batam.
There is Nassar, Gita, and Maya KDI and cooperate with A Mild Live Concert show.

When the count down time is start..... treeett...treeettt...teeeeeeeeedddddd.........

Happy New Year...... Happy New Year...... Happy New Year..... surround location came so very-very crowd.
At about 3000 thousands kembang api there.... in Batam Island

Mega Wisata OCARINA

Now Batam have " Fantasy Wolrd " like Jakarta one, Its named OCARINA.
From the grand opening by Desembre 28, 2008 last week. Thousand people crowd here. It's realy-realy fantastic event.

Ocarina named from China's music traditional instrument made from bamboo.
As Director Coastarina said, as a music instrument Ocarina will fly Batam City name around the world of tourisme.
The opening of Ocarina is like the dream come true... for batam civilians willing to have other choice of vacation in Batam Island.

Photoshot take from " Kampong Indonesia " one of food corner located near Ocarina gate.
Many games you find here : water game, Giant Wheel, Sky Runner, Banana boat, jestsky, water bike, Roller ball, Water ball and many other games service.

For kids, there is kiddy Land. Need only 5000 Rupiahs to entrance.

So... It's good time to go to Batam Island.....

Hypermart Nagoya Hill

Nagoya Hill, one of the newest shopping mall in Batam.
Here you can go for shopping to Hypermart beside in Batam Centre one.

i Hotel Batam

i Hotel specializes in providing corporate venues for business travelers in town for meetings, conferences, or seminars. Two (2) meeting rooms equipped with the necessary facilities, as well as a ballroom with a capacity of 1,000 persons, are readily available for business guests to utilize.
This charming new hotel also understands the need for relaxation after a busy day at work. That is why i Hotel Batam has provided a wide array of leisure and entertainment choices for guests to choose from. Taking a dip at the swimming pool, savoring the delicious food at the hotel’s two restaurants, or singing a tune or two at the karaoke lounge can be welcome distractions for business guests.

All of our Passenger Lifts and Service Lift are all fitted with fire retardant cables, which enable them to work during emergencies. Our centralized fire system and CCTV, meanwhile, will ensure that you have a comfortable stay with us.

Additional Facilities

• Spa
• Gym
• Sports bar
• Coffee house (open 24 hours)
• Two lounges
• Wireless hotspots in the lobby and all F& B outlets
• Ample parking space (100 parking slots)

Services Offered

• Concierge
• 24-hour security
• Complimentary parking
• Aerobics classes
• 24-hour room service
• Monthly “Thank You” party for long-staying guests