The terrain is largely flat with little prominent elevations, the highest point on the island being only 125 m above sea level.

[3] The island is accessible by boat, with a three-hour journey from mainland Bangka.

[1] The island is part of the Pongok Village in the district (Celagen Viullage, on the island of that name, comprises the other part of the district), and is further subdivided into 7 hamlets (dusun).

A solar power plant with a peak capacity of 125 kilowatts was established on the island in 2015.

[5] A stark majority of the labor force are engaged in fisheries and agriculture, with a fish production of about 6,850 tonnes throughout 2016.