Stabat

Stabat is a town in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and it is the seat (capital) of Langkat Regency. The town lies on the road between Medan and Banda Aceh, a short distance past the city of Binjai.

Stabat District

Kecamatan Stabat
Other transcription(s)
  Jawiستابت
Stabat
Coordinates: 3°50′N 98°10′E
Country Indonesia
ProvinceNorth Sumatra
RegencyLangkat Regency
CapitalStabat
Area
  Total108.4 km2 (41.9 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)
  Total81,971
  Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 (2007)[1]
  Javanese67.2%
  Malay14.3%
  Karo1.8%
  Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun3.3%
  Batak Mandailing2.6%
  Others10.8%
Religious affiliations
 (2007)[1]
  Islam93.9%
  Protestant2.6%
  Roman Catholic0.5%
  Buddhism2.9%
  Hindu0.1%
  Others0%
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
Distance from Regency capital to district capital0km

Stabat District is one of the 23 districts of Langkat Regency. Its capital is the town of Stabat. It is bordered by Wampu District to the west, Secanggang District to the north, Binjai to the south, and Hamparan Perak District of Deli Serdang Regency to the east.

Stabat has been since the Dutch colonial period a centre of government.

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