Halang Island

Pulau Halang

Pulau Halang
Geography
Location	Kubu, Rokan Hilir, Riau, Indonesia
Coordinates	2°11′N100°40′E / 2.19°N 100.66°E / 2.19; 100.66

Halang Island or Pulau Halang (Indonesian : Pulau Halang, literally "obstructing island"), is an island in Rokan Hilir, Riau, Indonesia. ^{[1] [2]} It has two fishing villages; Front Island (Pulau Halang Depan) and Back Island (Pulau Halang Belakang), both mostly inhabited by Hokkien people who originated from Cin-kang Fujian Province in China. It is located in the mouth of Delta Rokan River. Pulau Halang can be reached from Bagansiapiapi by speedboat in about one hour.

Festival

There are two annual festivals each year: one the 18th of the fourth month on Front Island, and another on the 16th of the sixth month on Behind Island (Chinese Lunar calendar).

Transportation

Motorcycles are the main method of transportation in Pulau Halang.

References

1. "Pulau Halang Belakang Rokan Hilir Masih Tertinggal". 7 August 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
2. "Tambak Kerang Batu, Usaha Impian di Pulau Halang yang Dijaga dan Dibesarkan Alam". betuahcom. Retrieved 2025-11-13.