Kepahiang

Geographical unit

Kepahiang is the government seat of the administrative district ( kabupaten ) in the Indonesian province Kepahiang Bengkulu on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. Kepahiang lying northeast of the provincial capital of Bengkulu, in the island interior.

2010 had 40 360 inhabitants Kepahiang.

Infrastructure

The Town Hall in Kepahiang is conspicuous on the type and scale appropriate and, therefore, an attraction for visitors Punk. The roof dome in the center of the building is of enormous size. During an earthquake, the building has fallen somewhat affected, the damage is not irreparable. However, skilled workers are needed from outside for the restoration of the dome.

The nearly seven miles of the city center Kepahiang water plant, which has a capacity of 70 megawatts three times, is an attraction for those interested in technology. Since the plant is located on a river and in the middle of the forest panorama, it has been in the region for the local population to the destination.