Padang
Padang is a regional capital in Indonesia with a population of about 909,040.
IndonesiaLarge city🏆 #17 most populated in Indonesia🕐 Asia/Jakarta
Padang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 Census and 909,040 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2023 was 942,938 — comprising 473,089 males and 469,849 females. It is the 16th most populous city in Indonesia and the most populous city on the west coast of Sumatra. The Padang metropolitan area is the third most populous metropolitan area in Sumatra with a population of over 1.7 million. Padang is widely known for its Minangkabau culture, cuisine, and sunset beaches.
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About Padang
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Explore | 24 |
| Population | 909,040 |
| Local currency | IDR |
| Coordinates | -0.9492, 100.3543 |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Large city |
| Distance to the capital | 928 km · Jakarta |
| Population (Indonesia) | #17 most populated in Indonesia |
| Where on Earth | 0°56′57″S · 100°21′15″E |
| Hemisphere | S · E |
| Distance to the equator | 106 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 9,913 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Portoviejo (Ecuador) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 0.95, -79.65 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Singapore | 463 km |
| Beijing | 4,827 km |
| Dubai | 5,651 km |
| Tokyo | 5,756 km |
| Sydney | 6,424 km |
| Cairo | 8,065 km |