Kotagadang

Kotagadang is a locality in Agam Regency, West Sumatra and has an elevation of 928 metres. Kotagadang is situated nearby to the hamlet Sianok, as well as near the locality Guguktinggi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma and Fort de Kock.

Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma

Museum

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Fort de Kock

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Fort de Kock was a 19th-century Dutch sconce fortification established over a hill in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Around the fortification, a new settlement grew, which eventually grew into the city of Bukittinggi, the second largest city in West Sumatra. Fort de Kock is situated 2½ km northeast of Kotagadang.

Bukittinggi railway station

Railway station

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bukittinggi and Bukik Apik Puhun.

Bukittinggi

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Bukittinggi is a city of 117,000 people in West Sumatra. It is a city popular with tourists because of its pleasant climate and central location. Bukittinggi is also a popular shopping destination for cheap textiles and fashion products, especially for Malaysians.