West Sumatra, Indonesia Genealogy

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Guide to West Sumatra Province ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

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West Sumatra is located on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. It covers an area of 42,012.89 km² (16,221.27 sq mi). Islam is the predominant religion here. Its capital city is Padang.

West Sumatra is home to the Minangkabau people. The name of Minangkabau comes from two words, Minang (win) and kabau (cattle).

West Sumatra is led by a governor, elected for a 5-year term.

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