Lubuklinggau
City in South Sumatra, Indonesia
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Lubuk Linggau (or Lubuklinggau) is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 367.81 km2 and had a population of 201,308 at the 2010 Census[2] and 234,166 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 247,550 (comprising 124,846 males and 122,704 females).[1] The city was formerly part of the Musi Rawas Regency from which it was separated on 21 June 2001.
Lubuk Linggau | |
|---|---|
| City of Lubuk Linggau Kota Lubuk Linggau | |
Museum of the Lubuk Linggau army detachment | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Sebiduk Semare | |
 Location within South Sumatra | |
| Coordinates: 3°17′48″S 102°51′42″E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  South Sumatra |
| Founded | 21 June 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rachmat Hidayat |
| • Vice Mayor | Rustam Effendi |
| Area | |
• Total | 367.81 km2 (142.01 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 247,550 |
| • Density | 673.04/km2 (1,743.2/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 79 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 733 |
| Website | lubuklinggaukota.go.id |
Geography
The city borders the Rejang Lebong Regency in Bengkulu to the south and west. It also borders the Musi Rawas Regency to the north and east.
Administrative districts
The city is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas[1] and their populations at the 2010[2] and 2020[3] Censuses, together with the official estimates as at mid 2024.[1] The table also includes the number of urban villages (all classed as kelurahan) in each district, and its post codes.
| Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2024 | No. of kelurahan | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.73.02 | Lubuk Linggau Barat I | 57.74 | 30,377 | 38,340 | 40,942 | 11 | 31611 - 31615 |
| 16.73.06 | Lubuk Linggau Barat II | 7.74 | 21,340 | 20,938 | 21,171 | 8 | 31611 - 31616 |
| 16.73.03 | Lubuk Linggau Selatan I | 76.47 | 13,905 | 16,012 | 17,494 | 7 | 31629 |
| 16.73.07 | Lubuk Linggau Selatan II | 40.19 | 26,447 | 33,242 | 35,406 | 9 | 31627 |
| 16.73.01 | Lubuk Linggau Timur I | 14.03 | 30,685 | 34,290 | 35,687 | 8 | 31628 |
| 16.73.05 | Lubuk Linggau Timur II | 8.89 | 30,935 | 33,023 | 33,332 | 9 | 31621 - 31624 |
| 16.73.04 | Lubuk Linggau Utara I | 139.65 | 15,313 | 17,907 | 18,930 | 10 | 31618 - 31619 |
| 16.73.08 | Lubuk Linggau Utara II | 23.10 | 32,306 | 40,414 | 44,588 | 10 | 31617, 31619, 31627, 31628 |
| Totals | 367.81 | 201,308 | 234,166 | 247,550 | 72 |
Transportation
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Lubuk Linggau is situated on the highway between Palembang and Bengkulu. There are many forms of public transportation in Lubuklinggau, such as becak and angkot. Lubuk Linggau is served by Silampari Airport, which is located around 5 km from the town centre. The airport served several flights to Palembang and Jakarta. Railroad tracks connect Lubuk Linggau with Palembang to the east. There are two daily train trips from the Lubuk Linggau Station to Kertapati Station in Palembang and vice versa.
