Riau, Indonesia · Asia
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Pekanbaru is a major city located in Riau, Indonesia. With a population of 1,085,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Pekanbaru sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pekanbaru to your route.
Pekanbaru ([pəkanˈbaru]) is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic center on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new).
It has an area of 632.26 km2 (244.12 sq mi), with aRead more
population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 1,167,599 (comprising 586,917 males and 580,682 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.
A settlement has existed on the site since the 17th century. In the late 19th century, the city was developed to serve the coffee and coal industries, and the Dutch built roads to help ship goods to Singapore and Malacca. This city has an airport called Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, and a port called Sungai Duku that is located by the Siak River.
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Pekanbaru is located in Riau, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 0.5167 latitude, 101.4417 longitude.
Pekanbaru has a population of approximately 1,085,000 people, making it a major city in Indonesia.
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