Curup

Curup is a subdistrict of Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu province of Indonesia. It is also the capital of the regency. Curup is the 2nd largest city in the province of Bengkulu. Curup subdistrict has an area of 3.95 km², consisting of 9 Administrative village. Curup number of subdistrict residents in 2010 was 28.173 inhabitants.

Curup is the main producing areas of rice, vegetables and coffee in bengkulu province , whose harvest are sent to the Palembang, Jambi, Padang, Lampung and Jakarta.

Some of the famous tourist spot is Suban Hot Spring, Bastari Lake, Mount Kaba, Waterfall in Kepala Curup , Tabarena and prehistoric sites such as Panco Stone.

This area is also known as the habitat of Rafflesia arnoldii.

Coordinates: 3°28′00″S 102°31′01″E / 3.4667°S 102.5170°E / -3.4667; 102.5170

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