Jambi (city)

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Jambi
Jambi Location of Jambi in Indonesia
Coordinates: 1°35′24″S 103°36′36″E / -1.59, 103.61
Country	Indonesia
Province	Jambi
Area
- Total	205.38 km² (79.3 sq mi)
Population (2000)
- Total	372,100
- Density	1,812/km² (4,693.1/sq mi)
Time zone	WIB (UTC+7)
Website: www.kotajambi.go.id

Jambi is a city in Indonesia, capital of Jambi province, on the island of Sumatra. The city is a busy port on the Batang Hari River and an oil- and rubber-producing centre. The city is located 26 km from the ruins of Muaro Jambi, an important city in the ancient Srivijaya kingdom.

Nearby towns and villages include Mendalo (5.1 nm), Kinati (4.1 nm), Padang(4.5 nm), Tanjungjohor (3.2 nm), Paalmerah (2.8 nm), Muarakumpe (3.6 nm) .

v • d • e Regencies and city of Jambi Regencies Batang Hari | Bungo | Kerinci | Merangin | Muaro Jambi | Sarolangun | East Tanjung Jabung | West Tanjung Jabung | Tebo City Jambi