Solok
Indonesia · Provinsi Sumatera BaratID
City in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Solok is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The motto of this city is Kota Beras which is an abbreviation of "Bersih, Elok, Rapi, Aman dan Sejahtera". It has an area of 58.72 km2, a population of 59,396 at the 2010 Census, and 73,438 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 77,842 - comprising 39,239 males and 38,603 females. Solok topography varies between the plains and hilly with a height of 390 m above sea level. Three tributaries cross Solok, namely Batang Lembang, Batang Gawan, and Batang Air Binguang.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 68,602
- Coordinates
- -0.801, 100.657
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 523 m
Overview of Solok
Solok is a compact city in Provinsi Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. Population figures land around 68,602. It sits at about 523 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture above everything else. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Solok
Culture in Solok
(1)Culture lovers get Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Solok. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Provinsi Sumatera Barat; once there, walking covers most of Solok. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Solok that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Solok known for?
- Solok is mainly a destination for culture, set in Provinsi Sumatera Barat, Indonesia with around 68,602 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Solok?
- You can plan around Mosques in Solok. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Solok located?
- Administratively, Solok sits in Provinsi Sumatera Barat, Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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