Prabumulih

Prabumulih is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 421.62 km² and had a population of 161,814 at the 2010 Census;[1] the latest official estimate (as at January 2014) is 173,858. 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
City
A railway station in the city of Prabumulih, South Sumatra
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Kota Nanas (Indonesian : Pineapple City)
Motto(s): 
Seinggok Sepemunyian
Location within South Sumatra
Prabumulih
Location in Sumatra and Indonesia
Prabumulih
Prabumulih (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E
Country Indonesia
Province South Sumatra
Government
 • MayorRidho Yahya
 • Vice MayorAndriansyah Fikri
Area
 • Total421.62 km2 (162.79 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total173,857
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code(+62) 713
Websitekotaprabumulih.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 division

Prabumulih is divided into six districts (kecamatan), which are:

  • Cambai
  • Prabumulih Barat (West Prabumulih)
  • Prabumulih Timur (East Prabumulih)
  • Prabumulih Utara (North Prabumulih)
  • Prabumulih Selatan (South Prabumulih)
  • Rambang Kapak Tengah

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There used to be an airport in Prabumulih, which is no longer active.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
  1. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011


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