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Palembang

City in Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia

Overview

Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra, is a lively riverside city known for its rich history, unique cuisine, and the iconic Ampera Bridge. With a blend of old-world charm and modern developments, it offers an authentic taste of Sumatran culture and hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Indonesia

Province

Sumatera Selatan

Population

1,535,952

Time Zone

Asia/Jakarta

Coordinates

-2.92°, 104.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$570

Local Cost

$260

Local Income

$320

Cashless

English

Temperature

26.2°C

Summer Avg

26.0°C

Winter Avg

25.9°C

Record High

35.7°C

Record Low

18.6°C

Humidity

88%

Precipitation

2448 mm

Internet Speed

29 Mbps

Upload

21 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

PLM

Distance

6 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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186 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Perumahan Pusri Sako Perumahan Pusri Sako is a residential area with mostly middle-class housing. Shops and local eateries are scattered throughout the neighborhood.RT 01 Kelurahan 15 ILIR RT 01 Kelurahan 15 ILIR is a small residential area near central Palembang. Local markets and shops line the streets, and housing is mostly simple.RT 02 Kelurahan 15 ILIR RT 02 Kelurahan 15 ILIR consists mostly of modest homes and small shops. The area is busy during the day with local trade and everyday activities.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 186 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 72/100.

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