Lubuk Linggau (or Lubuklinggau) is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 367.81 km2 and had a population of 201,308 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 234,166 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 251,457 (comprising 126,712 males and 124,745 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kota Lubuk Linggau Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1674)
Lubuk Linggau is popularly referred to as the "Durian City", owing to its durian production. The city is also known as the "Metropolitan Transit City", due to its location right at the junction of the Trans-Sumatra Highway connecting the provinces of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu.
History The city was formerly the capital of the Musi Rawas Regency from 1956 until it was granted a city status on 21 June 2001, effectively separating it from the regency.
Geography The city borders the Rejang Lebong Regency in Bengkulu to the south and west. It also borders the Musi Rawas Regency to the north and east.
Administrative districts The city is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areasBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, Kota Lubuk Linggau Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1674) and their populations at the 2010 and 2020 Censuses, together with the official estimates as at mid 2025.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kota Lubuk Linggau Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1674) The table also includes the number of urban villages (all classed as kelurahan) in each district, and its post codes.
Kode Wilayah Name ofDistrict(kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'nCensus2010 Pop'nCensus2020 Pop'nEstimatemid 2025No. ofkelurahanPostcode 16.73.02 Lubuk Linggau Barat I 57.7430,37738,34041,6311131611 - 31615 16.73.06 Lubuk Linggau Barat II 7.7421,34020,93821,148831611 - 31616 16.73.03 Lubuk Linggau Selatan I 76.4713,90516,01217,896731629 16.73.07 Lubuk Linggau Selatan II 40.1926,44733,24235,961931627 16.73.01 Lubuk Linggau Timur I 14.0330,68534,29036,219831628 16.73.05 Lubuk Linggau Timur II 8.8930,93533,02333,583931621 - 31624 16.73.04 Lubuk Linggau Utara I 139.6515,31317,90719,3111031618 - 31619 16.73.08 Lubuk Linggau Utara II 23.1032,30640,41445,7081031617, 31619,31627, 31628 Totals 367.81201,308234,166251,45772
Transportation
Lubuk Linggau is situated on the highway between Palembang and Bengkulu. There are many forms of public transportation in Lubuklinggau, such as becak and angkot. Lubuk Linggau is served by Silampari Airport, which is located around 5 km from the town centre. The airport served several flights to Palembang and Jakarta. Railroad tracks connect Lubuk Linggau with Palembang to the east. There are two daily train trips from the Lubuk Linggau Station to Kertapati Station in Palembang and vice versa.
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