Pekanbaru, Provincial capital in Riau, Indonesia
Located on the banks of the Siak River, Pekanbaru extends across 632 square kilometers and serves as the main economic center of eastern Sumatra.
The settlement originated as a market established by Minangkabau merchants in 1784, with its name derived from pekan meaning market and baru meaning new.
The city maintains traditional crafts including wood carving, metalwork, basket weaving, and textile production while housing multiple ethnic communities from Minang to Chinese.
Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport connects the city with domestic destinations and Malaysia, while major roads link to Medan, Jambi, and Bukittinggi.
The city contains remnants of a World War II railway track and a memorial dedicated to laborers who perished during its construction under Japanese occupation.
Location: Riau
Inception: June 22, 1784
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Shares border with: Siak, Pelalawan, Kampar
Website: http://pekanbaru.go.id
GPS coordinates: 0.53333,101.45000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:20
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