Palembang, South Sumatra

Palembang: Located on the Musi River in South Sumatra, this Indonesian city is one of the oldest in Southeast Asia.

About

Quick Facts about Palembang

Population 1,548,064
Country Indonesia
State South Sumatra (Indonesia)
Different from Palimbang
Postal code 0711
Area 374030000 km2
Latitude & Longitude -2.9167,104.7458
Altitude 26 feet / 8 meters
Capital city Palembang is capital of Srivijaya, South Sumatra
Time Zone UTC+07:00
Local time 15:18:23 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Palembang is located at 2°55'0"S 104°44'45"E (-2.9167300, 104.7458000).

Palembang map

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Official website of Palembang

Official Website
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,452,456 - estimation process
2014 1,548,064 6.18% estimation process
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