Location: West Sumatra

Sumatra, Indonesia

Other transcription(s)

• Jawi: سومترا بارايق

• Minangkabau: Sumatera Baraik

Country: Indonesia

Capital: Padang

Established: August 10, 1957

Government

• Body: West Sumatra Regional Government

• Governor: Irwan Prayitno (PKS)

• Vice-governor: Nasrul Abit

Area

• Total: 42,012.89 km (16,221.27 sq mi)

Area rank: 16th

Highest elevation: 3,805 m (12,484 ft)

Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)

Population (2014)

• Total: 5,131,882

• Rank: 11th

• Density: 120/km (320/sq mi)

• Density rank: 14th

Demonym(s): West Sumatran Warga Sumatera Barat (id) Urang Sumatera Baraik (min)

Demographics

• Ethnic groups: Minangkabau (88%), Batak (4%), Javanese (4%), Mentawai (1%), Other (3%)

• Religion: Islam (97.4%), Christian (2.2%), Hindu (0.35%), Buddhism (0.06%)

• Languages: Indonesian (official) Minangkabau, Mentawai (regional)

Time zone: Indonesia Western Time (UTC+7)

Postcodes: 25xxx, 27xxx

Area codes: (62)75x

ISO 3166 code: ID-SB

Vehicle sign: BA

GRP per capita: US$ 2,741

GRP rank: 19th

HDI: 0.707 (High)

HDI rank: 9th (2016)

Largest city by area: Padang – 694.96 square kilometres (268.33 sq mi)

Largest city by population: Padang – (1,000,096 – 2014)

Largest regency by area: Mentawai Islands Regency – 6,011.35 square kilometres (2,321.00 sq mi)

Largest regency by population: Agam Regency – (472,995 – 2014)

Website: Government official site

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May 29, 2021 Alida England

West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Barat, abbreviated to Sumbar, Jawi: سومترا بارايق‬, Minangkabau: Sumatera Baraik) is a province of Indonesia. It lies on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. The latest official estimate for January 2014 shows a population of 5,098,790. West Sumatra is sub-divided into 12 regencies and seven cities. It has relatively more cities than other provinces in Indonesia, except Java province. Its capital is Padang.
Restaurants in West Sumatra

1. Batik Tanah Liek Citra Monalisa

Jl. Sawahan Dalam 33 Padang, Padang Indonesia +62 751 37465

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100%

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

2. Pasar Atas Bukittinggi

Jl Jam Gadang no 2, Kel Benteng Pasar Atas, Kec Guguk Panjang, Bukittinggi Indonesia +62 813-7460-0252 http://tunaskaryaaluminium.wordpress.com

Excellent

24%

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42%

Satisfactory

28%

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4.0 based on 78 reviews

3. Kopi Kiniko

Km. 16 Jl. Raya Batusangkar-Bukittinggi Tabek Patah, Batusangkar 27263 Indonesia +62 812-9594-1738 [email protected]

Excellent

33%

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17%

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50%

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4.0 based on 6 reviews

KINIKO is postharvest rural industry, food and beverage. Has become a major tourist destination, domestic and international. In KINIKO there are also center for souvenirs,Cafe,Garden with mountain scenery, meeting room, cottage for family and Spa that located at waist of Mount Marapi. Enjoy the natural beauty

4. Kripik Balado Shirley

Jl. Gereja 36, Padang 25124 Indonesia +62 751 812243

Excellent

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55%

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35%

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3.5 based on 20 reviews

5. Nusantara Coffee

Jl. Soekarno Hatta Kel Padang Tinggi, Payakumbuh Indonesia +62 852-7458-9443 [email protected] http://www.nusantaracoffee.com

Location: West Sumatra

Top Things to do in West Sumatra

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What to do and see in West Sumatra, Sumatra: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

1. Batik Tanah Liek Citra Monalisa

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2. Pasar Atas Bukittinggi

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3. Kopi Kiniko

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4. Kripik Balado Shirley

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5. Nusantara Coffee

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