Payakumbuh
From World travel guide
Template:Infobox City Payakumbuh is a city north-east of Bukittinggi (West Sumatra), Indonesia. It has an area of 80.43 km² and a population of over 99,300 people. Literally translated, the city name means "grassy swamp".
Payakumbuh is known for flying duck races and foods like gelamai, a sweet coconut palm sugared snack. Transport options within the city include bendi, a form of horse-cart. Payakumbuh produces a wide range of agriculture products including rice, milk, cattle and palm sugar.
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Payakumbuh market circa 1900.
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Main street of Payakumbuh.
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Administration
Payakumbuh is divided in 3 subdistricts (kecamatan):
- Payakumbuh Barat, Payakumbuh Timur, and Payakumbuh Utara.
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External links
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