Lubuklinggau

Lubuklinggau, is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 401.50 km² and had a population of 201,308 at the 2010 Census[2] and 234,166 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 240,238 (comprising 120,961 males and 119,277 females).[1] The city was formerly part of the Musi Rawas Regency from which it was separated on 21 June 2001.

Lubuklinggau
City
City of Lubuklinggau
Museum of the Lubuk Linggau army detachment
Museum of the Lubuk Linggau army detachment
Coat of arms of Lubuklinggau
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Sebiduk Semare
Location within South Sumatra
Location within South Sumatra
Lubuklinggau is located in Southern Sumatra
Lubuklinggau
Lubuklinggau
Location in Southern Sumatra, Sumatra and Indonesia
Lubuklinggau is located in Sumatra
Lubuklinggau
Lubuklinggau
Lubuklinggau (Sumatra)
Lubuklinggau is located in Indonesia
Lubuklinggau
Lubuklinggau
Lubuklinggau (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 3°17′48″S 102°51′42″E
Country Indonesia
Province South Sumatra
Founded21 June 2001
Government
 • MayorPrana Putra Sohe
 • Vice MayorSulaiman Kohar
Area
 • Total401.50 km2 (155.02 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)[1]
 • Total240,238
 • Density600/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
  • Rank79
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code(+62) 733
Websitelubuklinggaukota.go.id

Geography

The city borders the Rejang Lebong Regency in Bengkulu to the south and west. It also borders the Musi Rawas Regency to the north and east.

Administrative Districts

The city is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010[2] and 2020[3] Censuses, together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[1]

Name of
District
(kecamatan)		Area
in
km2		Pop'n
Census
2010		Pop'n
Census
2020		Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2022
Lubuklinggau Barat I54.8130,37738,34039,890
Lubuklinggau Barat II10.8421,34020,93821,010
Lubuklinggau Selatan I85.1513,90516,01216,360
Lubuklinggau Selatan II37.2626,44733,24234,560
Lubuklinggau Timur I13.9030,68534,29034,840
Lubuklinggau Timur II10.1230,93533,02333,260
Lubuklinggau Utara I152.3015,31317,90718,360
Lubuklinggau Utara II37.1132,30640,41441,970
Totals401.50201,308234,166240,238

Transportation
The Trans-Sumatran Highway at Lubuklinggau
NAM Air Boeing 737-500 at Silampari Airport

Lubuklinggau is situated on the highway between Palembang and Bengkulu. There are many forms of public transportation in Lubuklinggau, such as becak and angkot. Lubuklinggau is served by Silampari Airport, which is located around 5 km from the town centre. The airport served several flights to Palembang and Jakarta. Railroad tracks connect Lubuklinggau with Palembang to the east. There are two daily train trips from the Lubuklinggau Station to Kertapati Station in Palembang and vice versa.

References
  1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kota Lubuklinggau Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1674)
  2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.

3°17′48″S 102°51′42″E

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