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Padang
City in Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Overview
Padang is the lively coastal capital of West Sumatra, known for its spicy cuisine, lively markets, and stunning sunsets over the Indian Ocean. The city offers a mix of old colonial charm, local flavor, and access to mountainous adventure close by. It's a gateway for travelers exploring West Sumatra or heading to the Mentawai Islands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Barat
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-0.95°, 100.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost · estimate
$542
Local Cost
$294
Local Income
$260
Cashless
47
English
32
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
18.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
3530 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
2
Parks
13
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
PDG
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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