Prabumulih

Prabumulih is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It was originally part of Muara Enim Regency, from which it was separated to become an independent city on 21 June 2001. It has an area of 477.10 km² and had a population of 161,814 at the 2010 Census[2] and 193,196 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 199,047.[1] Geographically, this city is located at 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E in the heart of the province, and it is surrounded on all sides by Muara Enim Regency, apart from a short stretch bordering Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency.

Prabumulih
City
A railway station in the city of Prabumulih, South Sumatra
A railway station in the city of Prabumulih, South Sumatra
Coat of arms of Prabumulih
Coat of arms
Nickname: 
Kota Nanas (Indonesian : Pineapple City)
Motto: 
Seinggok Sepemunyian
Location within South Sumatra
Location within South Sumatra
Prabumulih is located in Sumatra
Prabumulih
Prabumulih
Location in Sumatra and Indonesia
Prabumulih is located in Indonesia
Prabumulih
Prabumulih
Prabumulih (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E
Country Indonesia
Province South Sumatra
Government
 • MayorRidho Yahya
 • Vice MayorAndriansyah Fikri
Area
 • Total477.10 km2 (184.21 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)[1]
 • Total199,047
 • Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code(+62) 713
Websitekotaprabumulih.go.id

City borders
North Lembak District, Muara Enim Regency and Tanah Abang District, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency
South Rambang Lubai District, Muara Enim Regency
West Rambang Dangku District, Muara Enim Regency
East Lembak District and Gelumbang District, Muara Enim Regency

Administrative districts

Prabumulih is administratively divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[1] The table also includes the location of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages (rural desa and urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes.

Name of
District
(kecamatan)		Area
in
km2		Pop'n
Census
2010		Pop'n
Census
2020		Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2022		Admin
centre		Density
per km2
(2022)		No.
of
villages		Post
codes
Rambang Kapak Tengah79.4410,88112,80513,084Tanjung Rambang164.7931131 - 31135
Prabumulih Timur
(East Prabumulih)		147.1557,04478,03282,205Prabujaya558.6831111 - 31117
Prabumulih Selatan
(South Prabumulih)		106.2817,01421,13621,824Tanjung Raman205.3431112 - 31134
Prabumulih Barat
(West Prabumulih)		67.3629,56930,58830,766Patih Galung456.7631121 - 31123
Prabumulih Utara
(North Prabumulih)		12.1231,52431,67331,734Wonosari2,618.3531121 - 31126
Cambai64.7515,95218,96219,434Cambai300.1531141 - 31145
Totals477.10161,984193,196199,047417.237

Economy

Prabumulih is one of main producers of crude oil and natural gas in South Sumatra. The city is known as "kota nanas" (Pineapple City) because this is known as a centre for pineapple production in the region.

Airports

There used to be an airport in Prabumulih, which is no longer active.

References
  1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kota Prabumulih Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1673)
  2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.

3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E

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