Muara Bungo is a town of 21,000 people (2020) in Bungo Regency, Jambi (province).
The Benit river runs through Muara Bungo.
A roadway connects Muara Bungo with Jambi City and Palembang.
In June 2015, it was reported that street crime rates were increasing in Muara Bungo. Crimes have included mugging (theft by violence), 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.
Primary administrative division