West Sumatra
West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatra Barat) is a province of Indonesia.
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| {{#property:p242}} Location of West Sumatra (red) in Indonesia (beige). | |
| Coordinates: 1°00′S 100°30′E / 1.000°S 100.500°ECoordinates: 1°00′S 100°30′E / 1.000°S 100.500°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Capital and largest city | Padang |
| Established | 10 August 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Body | West Sumatra Provincial Government |
| • Governor | Mahyeldi Ansharullah |
| • Vice Governor | Audy Joinaldy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42,012.89 km2 (16,221.27 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 16th in Indonesia |
| Highest elevation | 3,805 m (12,484 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,534,472 |
| • Rank | 11th in Indonesia |
| Demographics | |
| • Ethnic groups | 90% Minangkabau 4% Javanese 3% Batak 2% other[2] |
| • Religion | 97.4% Islam 2.20% Christianity 0.35% Hinduism 0.06% Buddhism |
| • Languages | Indonesian (official) Minangkabau, Mentawai (regional) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| HDI |  0.723 (High) |
| HDI rank | 9th in Indonesia (2019) |
| GRP Nominal | $17.42 billion[3] |
| GDP PPP (2019) | $56.96 billion[3] |
| GDP rank | 14th in Indonesia (2019) |
| Nominal per capita | US$ 3,203 (2019)[3] |
| PPP per capita | US$ 10,528 (2019)[3] |
| Per capita rank | 20th in Indonesia (2019) |
| Website | sumbarprov.go.id |
West Sumatra Media
The village of Pariangan, located on the slopes of Mount Marapi, In folklore is said to be the first Minangkabau village.
A statue believed to be Adityawarman, founder of a Minangkabau kingdom.
Minangkabau royal seal from the 19th century, written in Jawi script
Dutch forces charging towards Minangkabau position during the Padri War
Tuanku Imam Bonjol was one of the leader of the Padri movement during the Padri War. Ultimately he was captured the Dutch and was exiled to the Celebes
The residence of the governor of Westkust van Sumatra
Minangkabau settlement in Nagari Koto Baru, now known as Seribu Rumah Gadang.
Minangkabau people at the cultural parade.
Mentawai people performing their traditional dance
Two Datuks, Minangkabau tribal or village leader, are chatting among the preparation of cultural ceremony called Batagak Datuak or Batagak Penghulu (Inauguration of the Leader) in District of Kamang Magek, Agam, West Sumatra.
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References
- ↑ "Jumlah Penduduk (Jiwa), 2018-2020". Badan Pusat Statistik. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ Indonesia's Population: Ethnicity and Religion in a Changing Political Landscape. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. 2003.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Indonesia". Badan Pusat Statistik. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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