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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
68
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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