KELILING KOTA PADANG

The city of Padang is the largest city on the west coast of Sumatra Island and the capital of the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. This city is Indonesia's western gateway from the Indian Ocean. Geographically, Padang is surrounded by hills that reach an altitude of 1,853 meters above sea level with an area of ​​693.66 km², more than half of which is protected forest. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in 2021, this city has a population of 909,040 people. Padang is the core city of the development of the Palapa metropolitan area. The history of the city of Padang is inseparable from its role as a Minangkabau overseas area, which started as a fishing village in the Batang Arau estuary and then developed into a bustling port city after the entry of the Dutch under the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) flag. The anniversary of the city was set on August 7, 1669, which was the day when the people of Pauh and Koto Tangah attacked the Dutch lodge in Muara Padang. During the Dutch colonial period, the city was a center for trading in gold, tea, coffee, and spices. Entering the 20th century, exports of coal and cement began to be carried out through Teluk Bayur Port. Currently, Padang City's infrastructure has been completed by the Minangkabau International Airport as well as a train line that is connected to other cities in West Sumatra. The city's commercial center is located at Pasar Raya Padang, and is supported by a number of modern shopping centers and 16 traditional markets. Padang is one of the leading educational centers outside Java, supported by the presence of dozens of universities, including three state universities. As a city of arts and culture, Padang is known for the legend of Malin Kundang and the novel Sitti Nurbaya. Every year, various festivals are held to support the tourism sector. Among the Indonesian people, the name of this city is generally associated with the Minangkabau ethnicity and their special cuisine known as Padang cuisine #lovepadangcity #padangcity #westsumatera Recorder: Realme 8 pro Edit : Kinemaster