
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Padangpanjang, a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Padangpanjang — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Padangpanjang | |
| District / County | Kota Padang Panjang | |
| State | West Sumatra | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 58,627 | |
| Area | 23.00 km² (8.88 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in West Sumatra | #6 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indonesian Rupiah | |
| Code ISO-4217 | IDR | |
| Symbol | Rp | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +62 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 007, 008, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .id | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 824 | |
| In Feet | 2,704 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.46 | |
| Longitude | 100.41 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.456° S 100.405° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 27' 22" S 100° 24' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 27.36' S 100° 24.31' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to West Sumatra Capital | 55 km South of Padang | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kampung Tanjung Keling, Malaysia (357 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +07:00 to +09:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:27 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 27111–27128 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Jakarta | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1790-12-01 |
Padangpanjang is a city situated in West Sumatra, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Padang Panjang, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Padangpanjang as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in West Sumatra
The latitude and longitude of Padangpanjang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 824 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Padangpanjang on the map
Padangpanjang runs on UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Padangpanjang run on Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), shown with the symbol Rp. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Padangpanjang exchange rates
To ring a number in Padangpanjang from outside Indonesia, dial +62 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Padangpanjang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Padangpanjang ranks #6 of 8 cities in West Sumatra. It lies about 55 km South of Padang, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Sumatra market. › Cities near Padangpanjang
Padangpanjang has a recorded population of approximately 58,627 people. That places it #6 of 8 cities with population data in West Sumatra. Browse more cities in West Sumatra for comparison.
Padangpanjang spans approximately 23.00 square kilometers (8.88 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Padangpanjang sits within Kota Padang Panjang, is part of West Sumatra in Indonesia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Padangpanjang keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Padangpanjang price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Padangpanjang currency page.
Padangpanjang is about 55 km South of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. See cities near Padangpanjang for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Padangpanjang lands you closest to Kampung Tanjung Keling, Malaysia, about 357 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Padangpanjang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.