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پادنگ، اندونزی
Also known as Kota Padang, Padang City
Padang () is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 Census and 909,040 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2023 was 942,938 — comprising 473,089 males and 469,849 females. It is the 16th most populous city in Indonesia and the most populous city on the west coast of Sumatra. The Padang metropolitan area is the third most populous metropolitan area in Sumatra with a population of over 1.7 million. Padang is widely known for its Minangkabau culture, cuisine, and sunset beaches.
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Padang is the capital and largest city of West Sumatra in Indonesia, with a population of nearly 943,000 people as of 2023, making it the 16th most populous city in the country. The city is notable for its Minangkabau culture and cuisine, as well as its scenic sunset beaches, and serves as the center of a metropolitan area with over 1.7 million residents.
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- Padang
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- City of Padang
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- City
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- Padang Kota Tercinta(Padang, a Lovely City)
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- Indonesia_Sumatra#Indonesia
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- right
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- Country
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- Province
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- Founded
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- 7 August 1669
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- Incorporated
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