Padang Panjang Postal Codes, Sumatera Barat Indonesia

Postal codes for Padang Panjang range from 27111 to 27128 in Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Padang Panjang, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Padang Panjang

Padang Panjang on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Padang Panjang regencies in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Padang Panjang

Key Facts

Padang Panjang is a city located in West Sumatra province, Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands of Sumatra, this compact city lies approximately 60 kilometers north of the provincial capital Padang, nestled in a valley between the towering Mount Marapi and Mount Singgalang volcanoes. With an area of just 23 square kilometers, Padang Panjang is one of Indonesia's smallest cities by land area, yet it supports a population of around 53,000 people according to recent estimates. The city is administratively divided into 2 districts (kecamatan) - Padang Panjang Barat (West Padang Panjang) and Padang Panjang Timur (East Padang Panjang) - which are further subdivided into 16 urban villages (kelurahan). Known for its cool mountain climate and scenic surroundings, Padang Panjang serves as an important educational and cultural center in West Sumatra, hosting several notable institutions including the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Padang Panjang. The city's strategic location along the main transportation corridor connecting Bukittinggi to the south with other highland cities makes it an accessible destination for visitors exploring the Minangkabau heartland. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all 16 urban villages within this compact but culturally significant city.

Neighboring Regions

* Tanah Datar Regency

* Agam Regency