Facts about Bengkulu, Indonesia
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Bengkulu |
| Region | Southwestern Sumatra (Indian Ocean coast) |
| City Status | City (Kota) |
| Established | Official city status in 1981 |
| Coordinates | Approximately 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 Rank | Capital and largest city of Bengkulu Province |
| Major Districts | Ratu Agung, Ratu Samban, Teluk Segara, Gading Cempaka, Singaran Pati, Kampung Melayu, Muara Bangkahulu, Selebar, Sungai Serut |
| Main Industries | Government services, Trade, Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism |
| Major Airport | Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) |
| Time Zone | Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) |
| Known For | Fort Marlborough, Rafflesia arnoldii flower, long beaches along the Indian Ocean |
| Website | https://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)

