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South Pesisir, Administrative regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

The regency spans 6,049 square kilometers along the western coast of Sumatra, encompassing fifteen districts from Silaut in the south to Koto XI Tarusan in the north.

South Pesisir became an independent regency on April 15, 1948, through Indonesian Emergency Law Number 21, establishing Painan as its administrative capital.

The region maintains Rabab Pesisir musical traditions, featuring string instruments and vocal performances that narrate local stories through traditional compositions.

The territory contains multiple governmental offices in Painan, serving a population of 525,355 residents across fifteen administrative districts as of 2023.

Marak Island functions as a rehabilitation center for Siamang primates and Owa ungko, housing 30 butterfly species and 50 bird species within its 500-hectare territory.

Location: West Sumatra

Inception: April 15, 1948

Capital city: Painan

Elevation above the sea: 697 m

Website: http://berita.pesisirselatankab.go.id/main

Shares border with: Padang, Solok, South Solok, Kerinci, Sungai Penuh, Mukomuko

Website: http://berita.pesisirselatankab.go.id/main

GPS coordinates: -1.35000,100.56700

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13

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