Padang

Padang is the capital and largest city of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It has a population of roughly 800,000 people, mostly speakers of the Minangkabau language. It is located at 0°57′ S 100°21′ E.

Padang's Teluk Bayur harbor is the largest and busiest harbor on the west coast of Sumatra. The city is served by Tabing airport, and is a common transit point for surfers travelling to the Mentawai Islands.

The city is famous throughout Indonesia for its spicy food. Padang-style restaurants are common throughout the country.