Indonesia
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.
Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB
6.5 km away
Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara Airport
53.6 km away
Pinang Kampai Airport
121.5 km away
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.
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.
Around Pekanbaru, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.
Pekanbaru is home to 6 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Pekanbaru is approximately 1,085,000.
Pekanbaru is located in the province of Riau.
The coordinates of Pekanbaru are 0.51667° latitude and 101.44167° longitude.
The elevation of Pekanbaru is 19 meters.
The nearest airport to Pekanbaru is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.
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