Sawahlunto
City in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Sawahlunto is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia. It lies 90 kilometres from Padang, the provincial capital. Sawahlunto is known as the site for the oldest coal mining site in Southeast Asia. Sawahlunto is geographically located in a narrow valley along the Bukit Barisan mountains and surrounded by several hills, namely Bukit Polan, Bukit Pari, and Bukit Mato. The town has a land area of 273.45 sq. km, and had a population of 56,866 at the 2010 Census, 60,136 at the 2015 Census, and 65,138 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 67,760 - comprising 34,090 males and 33,670 females.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 61,427
- Coordinates
- -0.675, 100.807
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 295 m
Overview of Sawahlunto
Part of Indonesia, Sawahlunto is a compact city. The population is roughly 61,427. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Sawahlunto
Culture in Sawahlunto
(3)The culture shortlist for Sawahlunto: Historical Sites, Mosques and Museums. It is a direct read of Sawahlunto's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Sawahlunto
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Sawahlunto is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Sawahlunto that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sawahlunto known for?
- Sawahlunto is mainly a destination for culture, set in Indonesia with around 61,427 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sawahlunto?
- You can plan around Historical Sites, Mosques and Museums in Sawahlunto. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sawahlunto?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Sawahlunto located?
- Administratively, Sawahlunto sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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