South Tapanuli Regency
| South Tapanuli Regency Tapanuli Selatan |
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| Regency | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Sipirok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,352.86 km2 (1,680.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 274,905 |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.tapselkab.go.id/ |
South Tapanuli is a regency in North Sumatra. Its seat is Sipirok. The regency covers an area of 4,352.86 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 264,108;[1] the latest estimate (for January 2014) is 274,905.
Administration
The regency is divided into twelve districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[2]
| Name | Population Census 2010[2] |
|---|---|
| Batang Angkola | 32,129 |
| Sayur Matinggi | 37,655 |
| Angkola Timur (East Angkola) |
18,553 |
| Angkola Selatan (South Angkola) |
27,500 |
| Angkola Barat (West Angkola) |
41,254 |
| Batang Toru | 28,595 |
| Marancar | 9,351 |
| Muara Batang Toro | 11,401 |
| Sipirok | 30,435 |
| Arse | 7,871 |
| Saipar Dolok Hole | 12,674 |
| Aek Bilah | 6,396 |
Sights
Sights include a waterfall in Damparan, Damparan Hauntas.
Archaeology
The Padang Lawas archaeological site is partly located in the regency. The site covers approximately 1,500 km² over the district (kecamatan) of Padangbolak in South Tapanuli, and in Padang Lawas and North Padang Lawas regencies.[citation needed]
The village of Batu Gana in Padangbolak Julu district is the location of a burial site consisting of a megalithic structure.[citation needed]
In the village of Padang Bujur in the same district, one can also find megalithic remains and what seems to be the base for a padmasana.[citation needed]
Other megalithic remains are found at Aek Korsik and Aek Tolong Huta, also in the Padangbolak district.[citation needed]
References
Sources
- Simanjuntak, Truman, M. Hisyam, Bagyo Prasetyo, Titi Surti Nastiti (éds.), Archaeology: Indonesian perspective : R.P. Soejono's festschrift, LIPI, Jakarta, 2006, ISBN 979-26-2499-6
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