Jambi City

Jambi

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Location of Jambi in Sumatra
Jambi
Location of Jambi in Sumatra
Coordinates:
Country Indonesia
Province Jambi
Government
 • Mayor Bambang Priyanto
Area
 • Total 205.38 km2 (79.3 sq mi)
Population (2000)
 • Total 372,100
 • Density 1,812/km2 (4,693.1/sq mi)
Time zone WIB (UTC+7)
Area code(s) +62 741
Website www.kotajambi.go.id

Jambi is a city in Indonesia, capital of Jambi province, on the island of Sumatra. The city is a busy port on the Batang Hari River and an oil- and rubber-producing centre. The city is located 26 km from the ruins of Muaro Jambi, an important city in the ancient Srivijaya kingdom.

Nearby towns and villages include Mendalo (5.1 nm), Kinati (4.1 nm), Padang (4.5 nm), Tanjungjohor (3.2 nm), Paalmerah (2.8 nm), and Muarakumpe (3.6 nm). Jambi is served by the Sultan Thaha Airport.