Prabumulih

Prabumulih
City

A railway station in the city of Prabumulih, South Sumatra

Seal
Nickname(s): Kota Nanas (Indonesian : Pineapple City)
Motto: Seinggok Sepemunyian
Prabumulih

Location of the city in South Sumatra

Coordinates: 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E / 3.43278°S 104.23556°E / -3.43278; 104.23556
Country Indonesia
Province South Sumatra
Government
  Mayor Ir. Ridho Yahya, M.M
Area
  Total 421.62 km2 (162.79 sq mi)
Population (2014)
  Total 173,857
  Density 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Area code(s) +62 713
Website www.kotaprabumulih.go.id

Prabumulih is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 421.62 km² and had a population of 161,814 at the 2010 Census;[1] the latest official estimate (as at January 2014) is 173,858. Geographically, this city is located at 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E in the heart of the province, and is surrounded on all sides by Muara Enim Regency apart from a short stretch bordering Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency.

City borders

North Lembak District, Muara Enim Regency and Tanah Abang District, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency
South Rambang Lubai District, Muara Enim Regency
West Rambang Dangku District, Muara Enim Regency
East Lembak District and Gelumbang District, Muara Enim Regency

Administrative division

Prabumulih is divided into six districts (kecamatan), which are:

Economy

Prabumulih is one of main producers of crude oil and natural gas in South Sumatra. The city is known as "kota nanas" (Pineapple City) because this is known as a centre for pineapple production in the region.

Airports

There used to be an airport in Prabumulih, which is no longer active.

Coordinates: 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E / 3.43278°S 104.23556°E / -3.43278; 104.23556

References

  1. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011


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