Travel Guide of Sumatra Barat in Indonesia by Influencers and Travelers
West Sumatra is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the west coast of the island of Sumatra and includes the Mentawai Islands off that coast. The province has an area of 42,012.89 km², with a population of 5,534,472 at the 2020 census. The official estimate as at mid 2021 was 5,580,232.
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1 - Kota Pariaman
Pariaman, is a coastal city in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Pariaman covers an area of 73.36 km², with a 12 km coastline. It had a population of 79,043 at the 2010 Census and 94,224 at the 2020 census. "Pariaman" means "safe area".
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2 - Alahan Panjang
Alahan Panjang is a village in the kecamatan of Lembah Gumanti, Solok, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The village is located on Kerinci Seblat National Park's eastern slopes, at an altitude of 1,400–1,600 metres, near Mount Talang.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Padang
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4 - Padang
Padang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. With an estimated population of 939,112 as of 2018, it is the 16th most populous city in Indonesia and the most populous city on the west coast of Sumatra.
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5 - Kota Padang
Padang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. With a Census population of 909,040 as of 2020, it is the 16th most populous city in Indonesia and the most populous city on the west coast of Sumatra.
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6 - Climbing in Padang
Mount Kerinci, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia Mount Kerinci is a volcano with an altitude of 3,805 meters above sea level. The towering mountain in the sky of Jambi City holds a million of interesting and almost perfect geotourism potential. This active volcano is located in the border area of West Sumatra Province with Jambi Province. The mountain which is included in the Strato Vulcano type is administratively located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area. The climbing terrain of Mount Kerinci itself is arguably quite challenging, and is perfect for climbers who like challenges. When we reach the top of the mountain in the morning we can also enjoy the beautiful warm and rising sun. Even at night we can still enjoy the sparkling sky with stars. This is what makes Mount Kerinci's charm seemingly unceasingly presenting the beauty of stunning views, and always plastered with magnificence.
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7 - Pulau Sirandah
Pasumpahan is an island in the sub-district of Bungus, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Located 200 m from Sikuai Island, tourism sites in Pasumpahan include white sand beaches and coral reefs.
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8 - Gunung Marapi
The Marapi, or Mount Marapi is a complex volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Its name means Mountain of Fire, and it is the most active volcano in Sumatra. Its elevation is 2,891.3 metres.
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9 - Danau Singkarak
Lake Singkarak is a lake in West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located between the regencies of Tanah Datar and Solok Regency. It has an area of 107.8 km², being approximately 21 km long and 7 km wide.
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10 - Universitas Andalas
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