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Jambi City, Jambi

Indonesia

Regional capital1.6000° S, 103.6167° E

Jambi City is located in Indonesia, within the province of Jambi. It has a population of 606,200, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population606,200
ProvinceJambi
Coordinates1.6000° S, 103.6167° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#27 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Sultan Thaha Airport

DJBLocal

5.3 km away

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Kuala Tungkal Airport

WIPFLocal

88.7 km away

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Unknown Airport

ID-PPJLocal

113.1 km away

About Jambi City

The city is situated at coordinates -1.6° latitude and 103.61667° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. It has an elevation of 21 meters and operates within the Asia/Jakarta timezone. Nearby places include Bejubang Dua, located approximately 39.6 kilometers away.

Jambi City ranks 27th out of 520 cities in Indonesia by population. The total urban population of the country is 82,775,740, highlighting the city's relative size within the national context.

Cities in Jambi

As the largest city in the Jambi province, Jambi City ranks first among seven cities. Other notable cities in the province include Sungai Penuh, Mendaha, Simpang, Kuala Tungkal, and Muara Bungo. The city is supported by various amenities, including 18 hospitals, 111 schools, and 4 universities.

Sungai Penuh99,233Mendaha56,268Simpang36,652Kuala Tungkal33,683Muara Bungo21,243Bejubang Dua7,957SogoPekanJambakTanjung Alam

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Jambi City, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Muaro JambiCity
0.4 km
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Talang BanjarCity
0.7 km
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Sungai MaremCity
2 km
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ThehokCity
2 km
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Pulau PandanCity
2.2 km
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SipinCity
2.2 km
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Pasir PutihCity
2.8 km
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KasangCity
2.9 km
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Tanjung JohorCity
3.6 km
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SijinjangCity
3.9 km
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Paal Merah SatuCity
4.2 km
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Paal LimaCity
4.3 km
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Talang BakungCity
4.9 km
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Teluk KenaCity
4.9 km
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Tanjung LumutCity
5 km
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Kenali BesarCity
5.4 km
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Muara Kumpeh HuluCity
5.6 km
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NiasoCity
6.1 km
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PudakCity
6.2 km
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Simpang TigaCity
6.4 km

Universities in Jambi City

Jambi City is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Adiwangsa Jambi University2017——
Dinamika Bangsa University2020——
Jambi University1963——
Muhammadiyah University of Jambi2019——
Nurdin Hamzah University2020——
Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Islamic University2017——
Universitas Batanghari1985——
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Explore Indonesia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Indonesia, compare different countries, view rankings, or access a complete 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 Jambi City?

The population of Jambi City is 606,200.

In which province/state is Jambi City located?

Jambi City is located in the province of Jambi.

What are the coordinates of Jambi City?

The coordinates of Jambi City are -1.6° latitude and 103.61667° longitude.

What is the elevation of Jambi City?

The elevation of Jambi City is 21 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Jambi City?

The nearest airport to Jambi City is Sultan Thaha Airport, located 5.3 kilometers away.

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