List of governors of West Sumatra
| Governor of Sumatra Barat | |
|---|---|
| Gubernur Sumatera Barat | |
since 25 February 2021 | |
| West Sumatra Provincial Government | |
| Style | Mr. Governor (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Type | Chief executive |
| Status | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | GOWJ (in English) Gub. Sumbar (in Indonesian) |
| Residence | Gubernuran Sumatera Barat, Sudirman Street, Padang |
| Nominator | Political parties |
| Appointer | Direct popular elections within West Sumatra or President members of the West Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (formerly) |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once 1 years (specifically for the acting governor) |
| Formation | 1 October 1945 (as resident) |
| First holder | Muhammad Sjafei |
| Deputy | Vice Governor of West Sumatra |
| Salary | Rp3 million (US$179,47) per month |
| Website | sumbarprov.go.id |
The following is a list of the governors of West Sumatra who have served since October 1, 1945 until now.
The governor of West Sumatra, one of the provinces of Indonesia, is the chief executive of the province. The office was created in 1958, thirteen years after Indonesian independence in 1945.