Pangkor Island
Native name: Pulau Pangkor ڤولاو ڤڠكور | |
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Pangkor Island and Lumut from the east | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Strait of Malacca |
| Coordinates | 4°13′12″N 100°33′18″E / 4.22000°N 100.55500°E |
| Archipelago | Pangkor Islands |
| Area | 21.42 km2 (8.27 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| State | Perak |
| District | Manjung |
| Mukim | Lumut (Majority) Pasir Bogak Town (West) Sungai Pinang Kechil Town (East) Pangkor Town (East) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 10,000 (est) |
| Ethnic groups | Malay, Chinese, Indian |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| Postal code | 32300 |
Pangkor Island (Malay: Pulau Pangkor; Chinese: 邦咯岛 Tamil: பங்கோர் தீவு) is an island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of approximately 10,000. Nearby islands include Pangkor Laut Island, Giam Island, Mentagor Island, Simpan Island, and Tukun Terindak Island. The major industries of the island are tourism and fishing.