Padang Lawas Regency
Padang Lawas Regency (Kabupaten Padang Lawas) | ||
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Regency | ||
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Motto(s): BERCAHAYA (Beriman, Cerdas, Sehat, Sejahtera, Berbudaya) | ||
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Country | Indonesia | |
Province | North Sumatra | |
Capital | Sibuhuan | |
Area | ||
• Total | 3,892.74 km2 (1,503.00 sq mi) | |
Population (2014 Estimate) | ||
• Total | 234,728 | |
• Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) | |
Website |
padanglawaskab |
Padang Lawas is a regency in North Sumatra province of Indonesia. It covers an area of 3,892.74 km2, and had a population of 223,480 at the 2010 Census; the latest estimate (as at January 2014) is 234,728. Its administrative seat is Sibuhuan. Padang Lawas Regency formerly included the area and population of present-day North Padang Lawas Regency, which has subsequently been separated.
Administration
The regency is divided into nine districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[1]
Name | Population Census 2010[1] |
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Sosopan | 9,123 |
Ulu Barumun | 13,928 |
Barumun | 50,473 |
Lubuk Barumun | 16,090 |
Sosa | 31,548 |
Batang Lubu Sutam | 11,908 |
Huta Raja Tinggi | 39,305 |
Huristak | 19,659 |
Barumun Tengah (Central Barumun) | 33,225 |
Archaeology
The Padang Lawas archaeological site is partly located in the regency. Covering approximately 1,500 km² it spreads over the districts of Barumun and Barumun Tengah, and into South Tapanuli and North Padang Lawas regencies.
References
Coordinates: 1°07′34″N 99°48′48″E / 1.126026°N 99.813309°E