West Sumatra, Indonesian province in western Sumatra
West Sumatra stretches across 42,119 square kilometers of land, encompassing mountains, valleys, coastlines, and the Mentawai Islands in the Indian Ocean.
The Pagaruyung Kingdom established by Adityawarman in 1347 marked the beginning of organized governance in the region before Dutch colonization.
The Minangkabau people of West Sumatra maintain a matrilineal social structure where property, family names, and land pass down through the maternal line.
The province contains 12 regencies and 7 cities, with Padang serving as the capital and main economic center for over 5 million residents.
Traditional houses called Rumah Gadang feature curved roofs constructed without metal nails and incorporate buffalo horn-shaped elements in their design.
Location: Indonesia
Inception: August 10, 1957
Capital city: Padang
Elevation above the sea: 1,250 m
Shares border with: North Sumatra, Bengkulu, Riau, Jambi
Website: http://sumbarprov.go.id
GPS coordinates: -1.00000,100.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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