Padang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra, and the largest city on the western coast of Sumatra.[1]
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| • Jawi | ڤادڠ |
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Adityawarman Museum/West Sumatra's traditional house (with iconic Minangkabau architecture), Padang Area Monument, Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, Aerial view of Padang city, Fadli Zon Cultural Center, and sunset at Padang Beach. |
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Padang (Indonesia) Show map of Indonesia |
| Coordinates: 0°57′0″S 100°21′11″E |
| Country | Indonesia |
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| Province | West Sumatra |
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| Founded | 7 August 1669 |
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| • Mayor | Mahyeldi Ansharullah |
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| • Total | 695 km2 (268 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 0−1,853 m (0−6,079 ft) |
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| • Total | 1,000,096 |
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| • Density | 1,438.98/km2 (3,726.9/sq mi) |
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| Demonym | Padangnese |
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| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
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| Area code | +62 751 |
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| Climate | Af |
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| Website | www.padang.go.id |
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