Prabumulih
Prabumulih is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 456.89 km² and had a population of 161,814 at the 2010 Census[2] and 193,196 at the 2020 Census.[3] 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.
Prabumulih | |
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![]() A railway station in the city of Prabumulih, South Sumatra | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Nickname: Kota Nanas (Indonesian : Pineapple City) | |
Motto: Seinggok Sepemunyian | |
![]() Location within South Sumatra | |
Coordinates: 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E | |
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Government | |
• Mayor | Ridho Yahya |
• Vice Mayor | Andriansyah Fikri |
Area | |
• Total | 456.89 km2 (176.41 sq mi) |
Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 193,196 |
• Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
Area code | (+62) 713 |
Website | kotaprabumulih.go.id |
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 districts
Prabumulih is administratively divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[4] and the 2020 Census.[5] The table also includes the number of administrative villages (rural desa and urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes.
District Name | Area in km2 | Population Census 2010 | Population Census 2020 | Density per km2 (2020) | Number of villages | Post codes |
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Rambang Kapak Tengah | 132.66 | 10,881 | 12,805 | 96.52 | 9 | 31131 - 31135 |
Prabumulih Timur (East Prabumulih) | 65.43 | 57,044 | 78,032 | 1,192.60 | 8 | 31111 - 31117 |
Prabumulih Selatan (South Prabumulih) | 48.55 | 17,014 | 21,136 | 435.35 | 4 | 31112 - 31134 |
Prabumulih Barat (West Prabumulih) | 126.06 | 29,569 | 30,588 | 242.65 | 6 | 31121 - 31123 |
Prabumulih Utara (North Prabumulih) | 10.74 | 31,524 | 31,673 | 2,949.07 | 5 | 31121 - 31126 |
Cambai | 73.54 | 15,952 | 18,962 | 257.85 | 5 | 31141 - 31145 |
Totals | 456.89 | 161,984 | 193,196 | 422.85 | 37 |
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.
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.