The provincial capital of West Sumatra (Sumatera Barat) is Padang. The province is served by Minangkabau international airport located 23 kilometres north-west of Padang city. Not far from Padang is the excellent volcano Talang. Further north near the tourist town of Bukittinggi are three great hikes: Marapi, Singgalang and Sago.
A Selection of Photos of West Sumatra’s Ribus and Spesials
Map of West Sumatra’s Ribus and Spesials
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Statistics and Links to West Sumatra’s Ribus and Spesials
Name |
Elevation |
Drop |
Ribu Category |
Island |
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Gunung Talamau | 2,919 m | 2,329 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Marapi – Puncak Garuda | 2,891 m | 2,116 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Singgalang | 2,877 m | 1,723 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Pantaicermin | 2,690 m | 1,218 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Talang | 2,597 m | 1,047 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Hijau | 2,274 m | 1,370 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Sago | 2,262 m | 1,379 m | ![]() |
Sumatra | |
Gunung Malintang | 1,983 m | 557 m | ![]() |
Sumatra |