Pangkalan Balai is a town and sub-district located in the Banyuasin Regency of South Sumatra province, Indonesia. It serves as the administrative seat for both the Banyuasin Regency and the Banyuasin III District.
The area is characterized by its significant natural resources, specifically coal, oil, and gas. According to the 2010 census, the population of Pangkalan Balai was approximately 786,887 people.