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 447.31 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 2024 was 213,523 (comprising 107,532 males and 105.991 females).^[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
City of Prabumulih Kota Prabumulih
A railway station in the city of Prabumulih, South Sumatra
Coat of arms
Nickname:  Kota Nanas (Indonesian : Pineapple City)
Motto:  Seinggok Sepemunyian
Location within South Sumatra
Prabumulih Location in Sumatra and Indonesia Show map of Sumatra Prabumulih Prabumulih (Indonesia) Show map of Indonesia
Coordinates: 3°25′58″S 104°14′8″E
Country	Indonesia
Region	Sumatra
Province	South Sumatra
Government
• Mayor	Arlan
• Vice Mayor	Franky Nasril [id]
Area
• Total	447.31 km2 (172.71 sq mi)
Population  (mid 2024 estimate)[1]
• Total	213,523
• Density	480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code	(+62) 713
Website	kotaprabumulih.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 2024.^[1] The table also includes the location of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (a total of 12 classed as rural desa and 25 as urban kelurahan), and its postal codes.

Kode Wilayah	Name of District (kecamatan)	Area in km2	Pop'n Census 2010	Pop'n Census 2020	Pop'n Estimate mid 2024	Admin centre	Density per km2 (2024)	No. of kelu- rahan	No. of desa	Post codes
16.74.04	Rambang Kapak Tengah	125.56	10,881	12,805	14,655	Tanjung Rambang	116.72	1	8	31131 - 31135
16.74.02	Prabumulih Timur (East Prabumulih)	70.07	57,044	78,032	88,021	Prabujaya	1,256.19	8	-	31111 - 31117
16.74.06	Prabumulih Selatan (South Prabumulih)	48.69	17,014	21,136	23,375	Tanjung Raman	480.08	3	1	31112 - 31134
16.74.01	Prabumulih Barat (West Prabumulih)	125.32	29,569	30,588	32,586	Patih Galung	260.02	5	1	31121 - 31123
16.74.05	Prabumulih Utara (North Prabumulih)	10.95	31,524	31,673	33,258	Wonosari	2,037.26	5	-	31121 - 31126
16.74.03	Cambai	66.72	15,952	18,962	21,628	Cambai	324.16	3	2	31141 - 31145
	Totals	447.31	161,984	193,196	213,523		477.35	25	12

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.