Jambi (city)

Jambi
City
City of Jambi Kota Jambi
Other transcription(s)
• Jawi	بندارايا جمبي
Jambi city in evening
Flag Coat of arms
Motto(s):  Tanah Pilih Pesako Betuah (Chosen Land with Auspicious Heritage)
Location within Jambi Province
Jambi Location in Sumatra Show map of Sumatra Jambi Location in Indonesia Show map of Indonesia
Coordinates: 1°35′24″S 103°36′36″E / 1.59000°S 103.61000°E / -1.59000; 103.61000
Country	Indonesia
Region	Sumatra
Province	Jambi
Founded	17 May 1401
City Status	1956
Government
• Mayor	Syarif Fasha (Golkar)
• Vice Mayor	Maulana
Area
• Total	169.89 km2 (65.59 sq mi)
Elevation	16 m (52 ft)
Population  (mid 2023 estimate)
• Total	627,774
• Density	3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi)
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Time zone	UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code	(+62) 741
Website	jambikota.go.id

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.