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Pekanbaru (West Sumatra), Indonesia

Bukittinggi is the third largest city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, with a population of 111,312 in 2010 and 121,028 in 2020. The official estimate as of mid 2025 lists a population of 125,920.

Type CityPopulation 111,312

Why go

  • City in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
  • Served by Pusako Anak Nagariu Airport.

History

Bukittinggi is the third largest city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, with a population of 111,312 in 2010 and 121,028 in 2020. The official estimate as of mid 2025 lists a population of 125,920. The city covers an area of 24.84 km2. It is located in the Minangkabau Highlands, 90 km by road from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang. The city is completely surrounded by the Agam Regency, making it an enclave within the regency, and it is located at 0°18′20″S 100°22′9″E, near the volcanoes Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi. At 930 m above sea level, the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16.1° to 24.9 °C.

Where to stay

Jl. Tuanku Nan Renceh No.30, Kayu Kubu, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26111, Indonesia
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Langkaweh, Jl. Raya Padang Panjang - Bukittinggi No.KM 4, Ladang Laweh, Kec. Banuhampu, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26181, Indonesia · facebook.com
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Jl. Binuang, Kayu Kubu, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26136, Indonesia · padiecolodge.com
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P9Q3+C4X, Jl. Bukittinggi - Padang Sidempuan No.KM.7, Gadut, Kec. Tilatang Kamang, Kabupaten Agam, Sumatera Barat 26123, Indonesia · thebalconehotel.com
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Jl. H. Agus Salim, Kayu Kubu, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26115, Indonesia · fahirahotel.com
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Jl. Yos Sudarso No.10, Benteng Ps. Atas, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26136, Indonesia · primadinihotel.wordpress.com
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Aur Tajungkang Tengah Sawah, Guguk Panjang, Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra 26111, Indonesia · bookings.ecommerceloka.com
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Jl. Sudirman No.7, Bukit Cangang Kayu Ramang, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26138, Indonesia · wa.me
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Jl. PDRI No.130, Koto Selayan, Kec. Mandiangin Koto Selayan, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26117, Koto Selayan, Kec. Mandiangin Koto Selayan, Kota…
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Jl. Kirab Remaja No.107, Puhun Tembok, Kec. Mandiangin Koto Selayan, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26136, Indonesia
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Jl. Binuang No.24A, Kayu Kubu, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26115, Indonesia
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Jalan Raya Bukittinggi Medan No.Km 4, Gadut, Kec. Tilatang Kamang, Kabupaten Agam, Sumatera Barat 26152, Indonesia
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Jl. Sutan Syahrir No.34, Tarok Dipo, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26117, Indonesia
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Jl. Yos Sudarso No.29, Kayu Kubu, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26115, Indonesia
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Jl. Kesehatan No.30, Benteng Ps. Atas, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26136, Indonesia
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Jalan Raya Bukittinggi Medan No.Km 3, Gadut, Kec. Tilatang Kamang, Kabupaten Agam, Sumatera Barat 26152, Indonesia
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Jl. Panorama No.6, Kayu Kubu, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26138, Indonesia
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Jl. Ahmad Karim No.17, Benteng Ps. Atas, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26136, Indonesia
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Komplek Inkorba, Jl. Cempaka No. 1, Kecamatan Guguak Bulek, Mandiangin, Campago Guguk Bulek, Kec. Mandiangin Koto Selayan, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat…
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Jl. Sudirman No.57, Bukit Cangang Kayu Ramang, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26138, Indonesia
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Jalan Binuang, Lambah,Ngarai, Sianok Anam Suku, Iv Koto, Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra 26161, Indonesia
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Jl. Panorama No.7, Bukit Cangang Kayu Ramang, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26116, Indonesia
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Jl. Kesehatan No.34, Benteng Ps. Atas, Kec. Guguk Panjang, Kota Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat 26113, Indonesia
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Restaurants & places to go

Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · Jalan Pemuda, 26136
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:30-22:30 · 75 Jalan Ahmad Yani, 26136
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International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 8 Jl. Panorama, Bukittinggi, 26112
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Regional, Coffee Shop, Asian, Restaurant · Features: halal · Jalan Raya Koto Marapak, Agam, 26191
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Bakso, Cafe · Bakso cafe
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Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Burger/Pizza fast food
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Noodle, Indonesian, Fast Food · Noodle/Indonesian fast food
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Padang, Restaurant · Padang restaurant
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Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Food Court · food court · Bukittinggi
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Indonesian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 · 33 Jalan Pemuda, 26136
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 · Pasar Wisata
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International, Cafe · International cafe
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Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe
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Fast Food · fast food · Bukittinggi - Payokumbuah
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Indonesian, Restaurant · Indonesian restaurant
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Indonesian, Fast Food · Indonesian fast food · Jl. Panorama
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Airports

Pusako Anak Nagariu Airport 79 km to the centre
West Pasaman, SB, ID
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pusako Anak Nagariu Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pekanbaru (West Sumatra), Indonesia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences