Muara Bungo


Muara Bungo is a town in the Indonesian province of Jambi, Sumatra. It is the capital of Bungo Regency, a regency in Sumatra. It has a population of 22,266 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Waterways

The Benit river runs through Muara Bungo, and proven gold deposits in the river within Muara Bungo were estimated at in 2005.

Infrastructure

Transportation

The Muara Bungo Airport is located in Muara Bungo, and began operations in November 2012. A roadway connects Muara Bungo with Jambi City and Palembang. In 1977, the Sawahtambang-Muara Bungo highway was under construction.

Emergency services

Muara Bungo has a fire department that is equipped with fire trucks. The fire department responds to building fires and fires on agricultural and vacant lands. In May 2015, it was reported that fires in Muara Bungo during 2015 had caused Rp $3 billion in losses and damages, which is approximately USD $223,957. The damage estimate was mostly attributed to building fires. Muara Bungo also has a police department.

Business and commerce

A branch of Bank Rakyat Indonesia is located in Muara Bungo.

Land use

is produced in Muara Bungo, and rubber farming is a primary source of income and livelihood for the majority of the city's residents. An agroforestry innovation involved the planting of rubber trees and cinnamon alongside one-another to diversify plantings to avoid monoculture. Muara Bungo has some large oil palm plantations, and palm oil is produced there. Circa 1995 to 1996, illegal timber harvesting was observed in Muara Bungo.

Schools

The University of Muara Bungo is located in the city.

Crime

In June 2015, it was reported that street crime rates were increasing in Muara Bungo. Crimes have included mugging, auto theft and robberies. It was reported by Tribun Jambi that a majority of the crimes were committed by outsiders who do not reside in Muara Bungo.