Jambi (city)

Jambi
City of Jambi
Kota Jambi
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiبندارايا جمبي
  • Gentala Arasy tower
  • Keris monument
  • Batanghari Bridge
  • Al-Falah Grand Mosque
  • Skyline of Jambi
Flag of Jambi
Coat of arms of Jambi
Motto(s): 
Tanah Pilih Pesako Betuah
(Chosen Land with Auspicious Heritage)
Location within Jambi Province
Location within Jambi Province
Jambi is located in Sumatra
Jambi
Jambi
Location in Sumatra
Jambi is located in Indonesia
Jambi
Jambi
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 1°35′24″S 103°36′36″E / 1.59000°S 103.61000°E / -1.59000; 103.61000
Country Indonesia
RegionSumatra
Province Jambi
Founded17 May 1401
City Status1956
Government
 • MayorSyarif Fasha (Golkar)
 • Vice MayorMaulana
Area
 • Total169.89 km2 (65.59 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate)
 • Total627,774
 • Density3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code(+62) 741
Websitejambikota.go.id
Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds

Jambi is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Jambi. Located 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 (16 mi) from the ruins of Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds, an important city in the ancient Srivijaya kingdom.

Nearby towns and villages include Mendalo (5.1 nmi (9.4 km; 5.9 mi)), Kinati (4.1 nmi (7.6 km; 4.7 mi)), Padang (4.5 nmi (8.3 km; 5.2 mi)), Tanjung Johor (3.2 nmi (5.9 km; 3.7 mi)), Paal Merah (2.8 nmi (5.2 km; 3.2 mi)), and Muara Kumpe (3.6 nmi (6.7 km; 4.1 mi)). Jambi City itself is an enclave within Muaro Jambi Regency.

Jambi is served by the Sultan Thaha Airport.

  1. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kota Jambi Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1571)