Padang
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Padang serves as the capital of West Sumatra province in Indonesia, historically a significant trading hub for pepper and gold. The Dutch established control in the 17th century, constructing a fortress and replacing the Pagaruyung Kingdom's rule. It achieved city status in 1906, becoming a key urban center within the Dutch East Indies.
Statistics
Area
694,000,000.00 km²
Population
909,040