Palembang metropolitan area
The Palembang metropolitan area,[1][2][3] known locally as Patungraya Agung (an acronym of Palembang–Betung–Indaralaya–Kayu Agung), is a metropolitan area in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It encompasses Palembang as the core city and parts of the three surrounding regencies: Banyuasin Regency, Ogan Ilir Regency, and Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in Sumatra with an estimated population of 2.5 million.[4]
Palembang metropolitan area
Patungraya Agung | |
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Ampera Bridge, the icon of Palembang | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | South Sumatra |
Core city | Palembang |
Regencies | Banyuasin Regency (part) Ogan Ilir Regency (part) Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (part) |
Area | |
• Metro | 7,586 km2 (2,929 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Metropolitan area | 2,570,981 |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
Vehicle registration | BG |
Definition
The official deliniation of Patungraya Agung encompasses all 16 districts of the City of Palembang, plus 11 districts of Banyuasin Regency, 7 districts of Ogan Ilir Regency and 4 districts of Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. It covers an area of 7,585.96 km2 with a population of 2,570,981.
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