Muara Enim

Muara Enim is a regency in South Sumatra that spans diverse terrain with multiple districts and villages spread across the area. The region includes lowlands and highland areas, with settlements ranging from rural communities to more developed centers.

The territory was established in 1959 through administrative law that reshaped the previous regional structure into its current form. This marked a significant point in how the administrative boundaries were reorganized in the area.

Different communities like the Lematang, Basemah, Malay, Minangkabau, Javanese, and Batak peoples live here and maintain their own customs and ways of life. You can see these traditions reflected in local practices, celebrations, and how people interact with each other.

The area has several hospitals, medical centers, and clinics available for health services to residents and visitors. It helps to learn where these facilities are located near your destination before traveling in the region.

The area contains significant coal deposits that are mined by a large mining company and play an important role in the local economy. This industry has shaped how the region has developed over many years.

Location: South Sumatra

Inception: November 20, 1946

Capital city: Muara Enim

Elevation above the sea: 1,805 m

Shares border with: Palembang, Ogan Ilir, Prabumulih, Ogan Komering Ulu, South Ogan Komering Ulu, Kaur, Lahat, Musi Rawas, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir, Banyuasin

Website: https://muaraenimkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -4.23270,103.61410

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04