Sungai Penuh
City in Jambi, Indonesia
Sungai Penuh is a city in Indonesia, in western Jambi province, on the island of Sumatra. It is an enclave within Kerinci Regency, of which it was formerly part but from which it became administratively separate on 24 June 2008. The city, whose name means "Penuh River", is also known as Siulak. It covers an area of 364.92 km2 and had a population of 82,293 at the 2010 Census and 96,610 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 102,224.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 101,325
- Coordinates
- -2.056, 101.391
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 811 m
Overview of Sungai Penuh
Sungai Penuh is a medium-sized town in Indonesia. The population is roughly 101,325. It sits at about 811 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature and culture. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Sungai Penuh
Nature in Sungai Penuh
(2)Nature in Sungai Penuh covers National Parks and Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sungai Penuh.
Culture in Sungai Penuh
(1)On the culture side, Sungai Penuh offers Monuments. It is a direct read of Sungai Penuh's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Sungai Penuh
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Sungai Penuh 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 Sungai Penuh that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sungai Penuh known for?
- Sungai Penuh is mainly a destination for nature and culture, set in Indonesia with around 101,325 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sungai Penuh?
- You can plan around National Parks, Parks and Monuments in Sungai Penuh. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sungai Penuh?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Sungai Penuh located?
- Administratively, Sungai Penuh sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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