Jambi (city)
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Jambi is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Jambi. Located on the island of Sumatra, the city is a busy port on the Batang Hari River and an oil- and rubber-producing centre. The city is located 26 km (16 mi) from the ruins of Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds, an important city in the ancient Srivijaya kingdom.
Jambi | |
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City of Jambi Kota Jambi | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | بندارايا جمبي |
Motto(s): Tanah Pilih Pesako Betuah (Chosen Land with Auspicious Heritage) | |
Coordinates: 1°35′24″S 103°36′36″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Sumatra |
Province | Jambi |
Founded | 17 May 1401 |
City Status | 1956 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Syarif Fasha (Golkar) |
• Vice Mayor | Maulana |
Area | |
• Total | 205.38 km2 (79.30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
• Total | 619,553 |
• Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
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Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
Area code | (+62) 741 |
Website | jambikota.go.id |
Nearby towns and villages include Mendalo (5.1 nmi (9.4 km; 5.9 mi)), Kinati (4.1 nmi (7.6 km; 4.7 mi)), Padang (4.5 nmi (8.3 km; 5.2 mi)), Tanjungjohor (3.2 nmi (5.9 km; 3.7 mi)), Paalmerah (2.8 nmi (5.2 km; 3.2 mi)), and Muarakumpe (3.6 nmi (6.7 km; 4.1 mi)). Jambi City itself is an enclave within Muaro Jambi Regency.
Jambi is served by the Sultan Thaha Airport.