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Where is Padang

Padang Location Map, Indonesia

Country	Indonesia
Province	West Sumatra
Region	Western Sumatra Island
City Status	City (Kota)
Established	Founded on 7 August 1669; Incorporated 1 April 1906
Coordinates	Approximately 0.9471° S, 100.4161° E
Total Area	~694.96 sq km
Land Area	~694.96 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	~909,040
Population (mid‑2023)	~942,938
Population Rank	Largest city on Sumatra’s west coast; 16th most populous city in Indonesia
Major Districts	Padang Barat, Padang Timur, Padang Utara, Padang Selatan, Lubuk Begalung, Koto Tangah
Main Industries	Trade, Maritime port activities, Tourism, Services, Education
Major Airport	Minangkabau International Airport (in nearby Padang Pariaman Regency)
Time Zone	Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00)
Known For	Capital of West Sumatra, Minangkabau culture and cuisine (especially Nasi Padang and rendang), gateway to Mentawai Islands and coastal attractions
Website	https://www.padang.go.id/

Padang Beach (Pantai Padang) – popular city beach with golden sand and seaside views
Grand Mosque of West Sumatra (Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat) – iconic mosque with Minangkabau architecture
Adityawarman Museum – museum showcasing West Sumatran culture, history, and art
Air Manis Beach – beach famous for the Malin Kundang legend and rock formation
Gunung Padang Park – scenic hill and recreational area for hiking and picnics
Harau Valley – stunning valley with cliffs, waterfalls, and rice terraces nearby
Siti Nurbaya Bridge – modern bridge and city landmark with river views
Local Culinary Street (Pasar Raya Padang) – vibrant market for traditional Padang cuisine
Tabing Beach – quiet beach ideal for swimming and relaxing
Lawang Park – city park with gardens, walking paths, and family-friendly spaces

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