Padang Pariaman

Padang Pariaman encompasses seventeen districts across 1,343 square kilometers, featuring both coastal areas and mountainous terrain reaching 129 meters in elevation.

The regency was formally established on January 11, 1833, evolving into a significant administrative center within the West Sumatra province of Indonesia.

The region maintains strong Minangkabau traditions with a matrilineal social system influencing local governance, family structures, and community organization.

The administrative capital, Parit Malintang, connects seventeen districts through a network of roads linking coastal and inland communities.

The territory borders include 60 kilometers of coastline alongside volcanic formations, creating diverse agricultural zones for local food production.

Location: West Sumatra

Inception: January 11, 1833

Capital city: Parit Malintang

Elevation above the sea: 129 m

Shares border with: Pariaman, Agam, Tanah Datar, Solok, Padang

Website: https://padangpariamankab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -0.60000,100.28333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00