Location: Pekanbaru
Sumatra, Indonesia
Other transcription(s)
• Jawi: ڤكنبارو
• Chinese: 北干巴鲁
• Pinyin: Běigānbālǔ
Country: Indonesia
Province: Riau
Founded: 22 June 1784
Government• Mayor: Firdaus
Area• Total: 632.26 km (244.12 sq mi)
Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)
Population (2014)• Total: 1,093,416
• Density: 1,729/km (4,480/sq mi)
Demographics• Ethnic groups: Minangkabau
Malay
Javanese
Batak
Chinese
• Religion: Islam 84.88%
Christianity 9.60%
Buddhism 3.47%
Catholic 1.26%
Hinduism 0.03%
Confucianism 0.03%
Others 0.01%
Time zone: WIB (UTC+7)
Postal code: 28131
Area code(s): +62 761
Vehicle registration: BM
Website: www.pekanbaru.go.id
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Pekanbaru (Jawi: ڤكنبارو, Chinese: 北干巴鲁; pinyin: Běigānbālǔ, Dutch: Pakanbaroe), is the capital of Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic center on the eastern part of Sumatra Island. It has an area of 632.26 km² with a population of 1,093,416. Located on the banks of the Siak River, which drains into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and was long known as a trading port. Pekanbaru was originally built as a market by Minangkabau merchants during the 18th century. Its name is derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new).
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