Bengkulu, Port city on western Sumatra, Indonesia
The capital of Bengkulu Province stands at 2 meters above sea level along the southwestern coast of Sumatra, facing the Indian Ocean.
The British East India Company established Bengkulu in 1685 and constructed Fort Marlborough in 1714 to control regional trade operations.
The Tabot ceremony takes place annually during Muharram, featuring parades and performances that commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport connects the city with domestic and international flights, while Pulau Bai harbor manages maritime transportation routes.
Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, spent his exile in Bengkulu from 1939 to 1942, where he met his future wife Fatmawati.
Location: Bengkulu
Inception: March 18, 1719
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Shares border with: Central Bengkulu, Seluma
Website: http://bengkulukota.go.id
GPS coordinates: -3.79556,102.25917
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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