Padang
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Padang is the capital city of West Sumatra, located on the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Padang has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year round. Temperatures are around 23-24 degrees Celsius at night and mostly around 30 degrees Celsius during the day for most of the year. Rain is possible during all months, though May to September tend to be somewhat drier compared to the October - April period.
Getting There
By Plane
Minangkabau International Airport near Padang has flights with Air Asia to Kuala Lumpur, while other cities served are Jakarta and Singapore. It also has flights to Bandung and to Batam and Medan on Sumatra itself. During the Hadj, there are flights to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Homestay | Jln.Bandar Pullaukaram No.10-d | Hostel | 78 |
| Rapture Surf Camp Bali | Padang Padang | Hostel | - |
Mid-Range
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