South Pesisir

South Pesisir is a regency along Sumatra's western coast covering 6,049 square kilometers with fifteen administrative districts stretching from Silaut in the south to Koto XI Tarusan in the north. The region's main administrative center is Painan, where governmental offices handle regional affairs.

The regency was established on April 15, 1948, through Indonesian Emergency Law Number 21, becoming an independent administrative entity. This founding event shaped the modern governance structure of the region.

The region keeps alive the Rabab Pesisir music tradition, where string instruments and singing tell local stories through songs passed down over generations. You'll encounter this art form during celebrations and community gatherings throughout the area.

Governmental offices are located in Painan, which serves as the main hub for administrative services and information. The region is accessible by road through several routes, with accommodations and supplies available in the main towns.

Marak Island within the regency functions as a rehabilitation center for endangered primates including Siamang and Owa ungko. The island is also home to around 30 butterfly species and about 50 bird species across its 500-hectare territory.

Location: West Sumatra

Inception: April 15, 1948

Capital city: Painan

Elevation above the sea: 697 m

Reference: 13.01

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: December 14, 2025 00:34