Central Tapanuli Regency
| Central Tapanuli Regency (Kabupaten Tapanuli Tengah) | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
 | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Pandan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,158 km2 (833 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 324,315 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.tapteng.go.id/ |
Central Tapanuli Regency (Tanapuli Tengahis in Indonesia) is a regency in North Sumatra province, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is the seat is Pandan. The regency covers an area of 2,158 km2 and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 310,962;[1] the latest official estimate (for January 2014) is 324,315.
Administration
The regency is divided into twenty districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[2]
| Name | Population Census 2010[2] |
|---|---|
| Pinang Sori | 22,550 |
| Badiri | 21,973 |
| Sibabangun | 16,395 |
| Lumut | 11,160 |
| Sukabangun | 2,866 |
| Pandan (district) | 47,106 |
| Tukka | 11,376 |
| Sarudik | 20,976 |
| Tapian Nauli | 18,459 |
| Sitahuis | 5,040 |
| Kolang | 15,957 |
| Sorkam | 15,993 |
| Sorkam Barat (West Sorkam) | 14,734 |
| Pasaribu Tobing | 6,467 |
| Barus | 15,645 |
| Sosor Gadong | 12,461 |
| Andam Dewi | 14,057 |
| Barus Utara (North Barus) | 4,155 |
| Manduamas | 19,449 |
| Sirandorung | 13,413 |
Tourist sites
Central Tapanuli's beaches are ideal for surfing, although are not as well known as those of Nias Island. The regency has 30 islands and one of the biggest is Marsala Island with 8,000 hectares (1 hour by motorboat from Sibolga) and has a waterfall which directly drops to the sea; around 100 meters from the waterfall drop the water still plain taste and the corals are unique and beautiful.[3] In 1933, the first King Kong film has taken pictures here.[4]
References
- ↑ Seta,William J. Atlas Lengkap Indonesia dan Dunia (untuk SD, SMP, SMU, dan Umum). Pustaka Widyatama. p. 9. ISBN 979-610-232-3.
- 1 2 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ↑ "Air Laut Pun Terasa Tawar". February 2, 2013.
- ↑ Henry Zheng. "Tapanuli Tengah, Negeri Wisata Sejuta Pesona". Retrieved August 29, 2014.
