Payakumbuh
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Payakumbuh | |||
|
|||
  Payakumbuh
|
|||
| Coordinates: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Province | West Sumatra | ||
| Area | |||
| - 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
| Administrative areas in West Sumatra |  |
|---|---|
|
Cities: Bukittinggi | Padang | Padang Panjang | Pariaman | Payakumbuh | Sawahlunto | Solok Regencies: Agam | Dharmasraya | Limapuluh Koto | Mentawai Islands | Padang Pariaman | Pasaman | West Pasaman | |
|
| See also: Provinces of Indonesia | |
 |
This West Sumatra location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
