bengkulu4dBengkulu (Indonesian pronunciation: [bəŋˈkulu]), historically known as Bencoolen, is a province of Indonesia.It is located on the southwest coast of Sumatra.It was formed on 18 November 1968Bengkulu (Indonesian pronunciation: [bəŋˈkulu]), historically known as Bencoolen, is a province of Indonesia.It is located on the southwest coast of Sumatra.It was formed on 18 November 1968