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Pekanbaru, Riau

Indonesia

Regional capital0.5167° N, 101.4417° E

Pekanbaru is a city located in Indonesia, within the province of Riau. It has a population of approximately 1,085,000 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population1,085,000
ProvinceRiau
Coordinates0.5167° N, 101.4417° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#16 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB

PKURegional

6.5 km away

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Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara Airport

WIBLLocal

53.6 km away

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Pinang Kampai Airport

DUMRegional

121.5 km away

About Pekanbaru

Situated at coordinates 0.51667° latitude and 101.44167° longitude, Pekanbaru lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 19 meters and operates within the Asia/Jakarta timezone.

Pekanbaru ranks as the 16th most populous city in Indonesia out of a total of 520 cities. The country's total urban population is approximately 82,775,740, highlighting Pekanbaru's substantial size relative to other urban areas.

Cities in Riau

As a city in Riau province, Pekanbaru ranks 2nd among the 6 cities in the area. Other notable cities in Riau include Batam, Dumai, Balai Pungut, Kuala Cenaku, and Wooden House. The city is supported by various amenities, including 69 hospitals, 326 schools, and 82 universities.

Batam1,164,352Dumai331,832Balai Pungut56,452Kuala Cenaku7,000Wooden House400KariAir PutihSawahBalakKubu

Nearby Cities

Around Pekanbaru, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Pulau KaramCity
0.3 km
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Simpang EmpatCity
0.7 km
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Suka JadiCity
0.9 km
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HarjosariCity
0.9 km
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SumahilangCity
1 km
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Tanah DatarCity
1 km
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JadirejoCity
1.1 km
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Kampung MelayuCity
1.4 km
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Suka RamaiCity
1.4 km
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Kota TinggiCity
1.4 km
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SagoCity
1.5 km
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Kedung SariCity
1.6 km
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WonorejoCity
1.7 km
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SailCity
1.8 km
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Cinta RajaCity
1.8 km
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Kampung DalamCity
1.8 km
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Kota BaruCity
1.9 km
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Padang BulanCity
1.9 km
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SenapelanCity
2.1 km
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Suka MajuCity
2.2 km

Universities in Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru is home to 6 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Abdurrab University2005——
Institut Teknologi Bisnis Riau2022——
Lancang Kuning University1986——
Muhammadiyah University of Riau2008——
Riau University1962——
State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim II1970——
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Explore Indonesia

Users can explore additional content related to Pekanbaru, including comparisons with other cities in Indonesia, country rankings, and a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in Indonesia

#1 Jakarta8,540,121#2 Surabaya2,874,314#3 Bekasi2,564,940#4 Bandung2,444,160#5 Medan2,435,252
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pekanbaru?

The population of Pekanbaru is approximately 1,085,000.

In which province/state is Pekanbaru located?

Pekanbaru is located in the province of Riau.

What are the coordinates of Pekanbaru?

The coordinates of Pekanbaru are 0.51667° latitude and 101.44167° longitude.

What is the elevation of Pekanbaru?

The elevation of Pekanbaru is 19 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Pekanbaru?

The nearest airport to Pekanbaru is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.

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