Payakumbuh
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| Coordinates: 0°14′S 100°38′E / 0.233°S 100.633°E | |||
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Province | West Sumatra | ||
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| • Total | 80.43 km2 (31.1 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2002) | |||
| • Total | 99,300 | ||
| • Density | 1,235/km2 (3,198.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | ||
| Website | www.payakumbuhkota.go.id | ||
Payakumbuh is a city north-east of Bukittinggi (West Sumatra), Indonesia. It has an area of 80.43 km² and a population of over 99,300 people. Literally translated, the city name means "grassy swamp".
Payakumbuh is known for flying duck races and foods like gelamai, a sweet coconut palm sugared snack. Transport options within the city include bendi, a form of horse-cart. Payakumbuh produces a wide range of agriculture products including rice, milk, cattle and palm sugar.
[edit] Administration
Payakumbuh is divided in 3 subdistricts (kecamatan):
- Payakumbuh Barat, Payakumbuh Timur, and Payakumbuh Utara.
[edit] External links
- (Indonesian) Official website
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Coordinates: 0°14′S 100°38′E / 0.233°S 100.633°E
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