Location: West Sumatra

Sumatra, Indonesia

Other transcription(s)

• Jawi: سومترا بارايق

• Minangkabau: Sumatera Baraik

Country: Indonesia

Capital: Padang

Established: August 10, 1957

Government

• Body: West Sumatra Regional Government

• Governor: Irwan Prayitno (PKS)

• Vice-governor: Nasrul Abit

Area

• Total: 42,012.89 km (16,221.27 sq mi)

Area rank: 16th

Highest elevation: 3,805 m (12,484 ft)

Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)

Population (2014)

• Total: 5,131,882

• Rank: 11th

• Density: 120/km (320/sq mi)

• Density rank: 14th

Demonym(s): West Sumatran Warga Sumatera Barat (id) Urang Sumatera Baraik (min)

Demographics

• Ethnic groups: Minangkabau (88%), Batak (4%), Javanese (4%), Mentawai (1%), Other (3%)

• Religion: Islam (97.4%), Christian (2.2%), Hindu (0.35%), Buddhism (0.06%)

• Languages: Indonesian (official) Minangkabau, Mentawai (regional)

Time zone: Indonesia Western Time (UTC+7)

Postcodes: 25xxx, 27xxx

Area codes: (62)75x

ISO 3166 code: ID-SB

Vehicle sign: BA

GRP per capita: US$ 2,741

GRP rank: 19th

HDI: 0.707 (High)

HDI rank: 9th (2016)

Largest city by area: Padang – 694.96 square kilometres (268.33 sq mi)

Largest city by population: Padang – (1,000,096 – 2014)

Largest regency by area: Mentawai Islands Regency – 6,011.35 square kilometres (2,321.00 sq mi)

Largest regency by population: Agam Regency – (472,995 – 2014)

Website: Government official site

Top Things to do in West Sumatra

Top Restaurants in West Sumatra

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10 Waterfalls in West Sumatra That You Shouldn't Miss

March 21, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Barat, abbreviated to Sumbar, Jawi: سومترا بارايق‬, Minangkabau: Sumatera Baraik) is a province of Indonesia. It lies on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. The latest official estimate for January 2014 shows a population of 5,098,790. West Sumatra is sub-divided into 12 regencies and seven cities. It has relatively more cities than other provinces in Indonesia, except Java province. Its capital is Padang.
Restaurants in West Sumatra

1. Ngungun Saok Waterfall

Padang 25586 Indonesia

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

2. Kulu Kubuk Waterfall

Madobal Village, West Sumatra Indonesia

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

3. Sarasah Gadut Waterfall

Jl. Simpang Gadut, Padang 25237 Indonesia

Excellent

44%

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56%

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4.5 based on 9 reviews

4. Batu Bersurat Waterfalls

Pariaman 25563 Indonesia

Excellent

33%

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67%

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4.5 based on 3 reviews

5. Anai Valley Waterfall

Padang 27282 Indonesia

Excellent

24%

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42%

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31%

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4.0 based on 335 reviews

Reviewed By dr_riska - Tangerang, Indonesia

Where else you can get to a waterfall without much walking or hiking? The waterfall looks great, with cool and clear water under it. The entrance fee was Rp.5K/person. A nice place to stop for a while and stretch your leg between Padang and Bukittinggi.

6. Lubuk Hitam (LBH) Waterfalls

Jl. Padang Painan Km. 21 Cindakir, Padang 25237 Indonesia

Excellent

50%

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33%

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17%

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4.0 based on 6 reviews

7. Baburai Waterfall

Nagari Sikucur, Kecamatan V Koto Kampung Dalam, Kabupaten Padang Pariaman, Padang 25124 Indonesia

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4.0 based on 3 reviews

8. Sarasah Sungai Guntuang

Palupuh 26151 Indonesia

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Pincuran Tujuh

Balai Gadang Koto Tangah, Padang 25586 Indonesia

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3.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Titian Puti (Nyarai) Waterfalls

Pariaman Indonesia

Excellent

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100%

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Location: West Sumatra

Top Things to do in West Sumatra

Top Restaurants in West Sumatra

Countries

10 Waterfalls in West Sumatra That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Ngungun Saok Waterfall

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2. Kulu Kubuk Waterfall

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3. Sarasah Gadut Waterfall

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4. Batu Bersurat Waterfalls

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5. Anai Valley Waterfall

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Reviewed By dr_riska - Tangerang, Indonesia

6. Lubuk Hitam (LBH) Waterfalls

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7. Baburai Waterfall

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8. Sarasah Sungai Guntuang

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9. Pincuran Tujuh

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10. Titian Puti (Nyarai) Waterfalls

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