Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi (Indonesian for "high hill", formerly called Fort de Kock) is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The population of this city was estimated at 120,000 according to the 2010 census. Bukittinggi became the capital city of Indonesia from 1948 to 1949 when Indonesia was at war with the Netherlands.

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Official seal of Bukittinggi
 
 
Location of Bukittinggi
Coordinates: 0°18′20″S 100°22′9″E / 0.30556°S 100.36917°E / -0.30556; 100.36917Coordinates: 0°18′20″S 100°22′9″E / 0.30556°S 100.36917°E / -0.30556; 100.36917
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Sumatra
Area
 • Total25.24 km2 (9.75 sq mi)
Elevation
930 m (3,050 ft)
Population
 (2010[1])
 • Total110,954
 • Density4,396.0/km2 (11,385.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
Websitewww.bukittinggikota.go.id

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