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Bukittinggi
Clock tower and main square
Clock tower and main square
Official seal of Bukittinggi
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Londen van Andalas
Motto(s): 
Saayun Salangkah
(Minangkabau: Same turn, same step)
Location of Bukittinggi
Country Indonesia
Province West Sumatra
Area
 • Total 25.24 km2 (9.75 sq mi)
Elevation
930 m (3,050 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 110,954
 • Density 4,396.0/km2 (11,385.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+7 (WIB)
Area code(s) +62 752
Website www.bukittinggikota.go.id

Bukittinggi (Indonesian for "high hill", formerly called Fort de Kock) is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The population of this city is 120,000 when it is estimated (according to 2010 census). In the history of Indonesia, Bukittinggi even became the capital city of Indonesia from 1948-1949 when Indonesia was at war with Netherlands.

Images for kids

  • Masjid Raya Bukittinggi Okt 2020

    Mosque in central Bukittinggi

  • Balai Kota Bukittinggi simetris

    Bukittinggi city hall

  • HIMPUNAN BERSATU TEGUH

    "Himpunan Bersatu Teguh" building which is located at Jend. Ahmad Yani street in Bukittinggi.

  • Ngarai Sianok

    Sianok Canyon

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bukittinggi para niños

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