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Where is Bengkulu





Bengkulu Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Bengkulu, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvinceBengkulu
RegionSouthwestern Sumatra (Indian Ocean coast)
City StatusCity (Kota)
EstablishedOfficial city status in 1981
CoordinatesApproximately 3.8004° S, 102.2655° E
Total Area~151 sq km
Land Area~144 sq km
Water Area~7 sq km
Population (2020)~373,000+
Population RankCapital and largest city of Bengkulu Province
Major DistrictsRatu Agung, Ratu Samban, Teluk Segara, Gading Cempaka, Singaran Pati, Kampung Melayu, Muara Bangkahulu, Selebar, Sungai Serut
Main IndustriesGovernment services, Trade, Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism
Major AirportFatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Time ZoneWestern Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00)
Known ForFort Marlborough, Rafflesia arnoldii flower, long beaches along the Indian Ocean
Websitehttps://bengkulukota.go.id


Top Attractions in Bengkulu in Indonesia

  • Fort Marlborough – historic British colonial fortress overlooking the Indian Ocean
  • Tapak Paderi Beach – scenic coastal spot known for sunsets and ocean views
  • Thomas Parr Monument – historical monument commemorating a former British resident
  • Panjang Beach – long sandy beach popular for recreation and relaxation
  • Rumah Pengasingan Bung Karno – former exile house of Indonesia’s first president
  • Dendam Tak Sudah Lake – natural lake surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife
  • Submarine Monument (Monumen Kapal Selam) – unique monument shaped like a submarine
  • Rafflesia Arnoldii Conservation Area – site known for the world’s largest flower
  • Suaka Margasatwa Bukit Kaba – nature reserve with hiking trails and volcanic scenery
  • Fatmawati Soekarno House – historical house linked to Indonesia’s first First Lady


Distance from Bengkulu to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Bengkulu to Padang – 310 km (193 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Palembang – 530 km (329 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Jambi – 420 km (261 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Pekanbaru – 700 km (435 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Medan – 1,150 km (715 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Jakarta – 580 km (360 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Bandung – 630 km (392 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Yogyakarta – 950 km (590 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Surabaya – 1,150 km (715 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Denpasar – 1,450 km (901 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Makassar – 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
  • Bengkulu to Batam – 850 km (528 miles)