People from Pangkal Pinang

Artika Sari Devi Kusmayadi (born 29 September 1979) is the 2004 winner of Puteri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia). She also represented Indonesia in 2005 Miss Universe pageant. She's the first Indonesian and Sumatran to be placed as a finalist in Miss Universe history.

Monica Nicholle Sandra Dewi Gunawan Basri (born August 8, 1983), better known as Sandra Dewi, is an Indonesian actress, businesswoman, and brand ambassador for several Indonesian and South East Asian brands.

Riski Novriansyah (born 23 November 1989) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 2 club PSMS Medan.

Natasha Mannuela Halim (born May 9, 1994) is an Indonesian model, ballerina, fashion designer, architecture contractor and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Indonesia 2016, she represented Indonesia at the Miss World 2016, where she was crowned Miss World Asia 2016, the highest placement for Indonesia so far.

Erzaldi Rosman Djohan (born 31 October 1969) is an Indonesian politician who has served as the Governor of Bangka-Belitung Islands since 2017. Prior to becoming governor, he was elected two times as the regent of Central Bangka Regency.

Abraham Damar Grahita (born 8 October 1995) is an Indonesian professional basketball player that currently plays for Prawira Bandung of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). Grahita attended Esa Unggul University where he was a member of their basketball team from 2013 to 2018. Grahita plays as a combo-guard in his basketball team. He also became the first ever Indonesian professional basketball player to receive his own signature shoes with the release of Ardilles x DBL, AD1. AD2 was released on 1 July 2022 and its represent the SeaGames Gold Medal.

Herry Iman Pierngadi (born in Pangkal Pinang, August 21, 1962) is a badminton coach from Indonesia who is specialized in coaching men's doubles.

Eddy Santana Putra (born 20 January 1957) is an Indonesian politician who served as the mayor of Palembang between 2003 and 2013. He was a member of PDI-P until 2018, when he moved to Gerindra. Originating from Pangkal Pinang, he was elected through both a city council vote and direct popular vote.

Satrio "Billy" Budihardjo Joedono (December 1, 1932 – April 16, 2017) was an Indonesian economist. He graduated at the top level from Canisius College.

Leo Saputra is an Indonesian footballer who last played for Persija Jakarta. He used to play for Persibom Bolaang Mongondow and Persikota Tangerang.