Fun facts about Palembang
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The name 'Palembang' may mean 'a place to pan gold and diamond ores' or 'a place which was constantly inundated by water'.
Palembang
Indonesia
Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 square kilometres on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,801,367.
From the “Etymology” section
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Palembang was the capital of the Srivijaya kingdom, which controlled international trade through the Strait of Malacca for centuries.
Palembang
Indonesia
Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 square kilometres on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,801,367.
From the “History” section
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Palembang is divided by the Musi River into two major areas known as Seberang Ilir and Seberang Ulu.
Palembang
Indonesia
Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 square kilometres on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,801,367.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Palembang officially recognizes six religious faiths, with Islam being the most widely held at 93.21%.
Palembang
Indonesia
Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 square kilometres on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,801,367.
From the “Demography” section
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Palembang was the first Indonesian city to have a light rail system, opening its LRT on 1 August 2018.
Palembang
Indonesia
Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 square kilometres on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,801,367.
From the “Transportation” section
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