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 

 
Gunung Talamau 2,919 m 2,329 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Marapi – Puncak Garuda 2,891 m 2,116 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Singgalang 2,877 m 1,723 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Pantaicermin 2,690 m 1,218 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Talang 2,597 m 1,047 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Hijau 2,274 m 1,370 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Sago 2,262 m 1,379 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Sumatra  
Gunung Malintang 1,983 m 557 m Google MarkerSpesial Sumatra  

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