Payakumbuh
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- City | 80.43 km² | ||
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- City (2002) | 99,300 | ||
- Density | 1235/km² | ||
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. 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] External links
- (Indonesian) Official website
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Cities: Bukittinggi | Padang | Padang Panjang | Pariaman | Payakumbuh | Sawahlunto | Solok |
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See also: Provinces of Indonesia |