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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Regency | Karo Regency |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.50 km2 (11.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,773 ft) |
| Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 48,244 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | http://www.karokab.go.id/in/ |
Berastagi (Dutch:Brastagi), is a town anddistrict ofKaro Regency situated on a crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands ofNorthern Sumatra to the coastal city ofMedan. Berastagi town is located around 66 km (41 mi) south of Medan and about 1,300 m (4,265 ft) above sea level. The village rose to significance whenDutch settlers in Sumatra opened a boarding school there in the 1920s.
Located in theBarisan Mountains area, the mean annual temperature of the district is 18 °C (64 °F). During the day the temperature rises over 25 °C (77 °F) but at night to early morning it could drop to as low as 12 to 16 °C (54 to 61 °F), it could also reach 9 °C (48 °F) during the rainy season. The weather can be fair and sunny during the day but may become foggy around dusk to night.
The small towns ofBarusjahe andTigapanah are located to the east of Berastagi, whileSimpang Empat, is located to the west,Deli Serdang Regency to the north, andKabanjahe to the south of Berastagi.
There are 9villages, calleddesa, in the Berastagi district. It is the smallest (30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi)), but most densely populated (1,582 persons/square kilometre in 2020) district of Karo Regency.[2] The elevation is 1,400 m (4,593 ft).
Desas with population (2007):[3]
The population of Berastagi district was 44,765 as of 2010 but increased to 48,244 in 2020. It is the second-most populous district in Karo Regency, afterKabanjahe.[4]Berastagi District has significantly more Muslims than most parts of Karo Regency, with 17,801 Muslims, 5,042 Catholics, 29,195 Protestants, 1,245 Hindus or Buddhists, and 54 others, Sempajaya has the highest percentage of Muslims among thedesas, being 67% Muslim. There are 28 mosques, 29 churches, and 2 Buddhist temples in the district.
The town is ethnically diverse with many migrants from adjacent regions. Besides Karo Batak, who form the majority of the population, there is a substantial amount of Toba Batak, Javanese, and Chinese living in Berastagi.
97% of primary-age children attend school, but only 77% of high-school-age children. There are 26 primary schools, 8 intermediate schools, and 9 high schools within the district.
Agriculture is much less important in Berastagi (and Kabanjahe) than in the rest of Karo Regency. Crops includescallions,common beans,peas, potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage,radish,Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, andchayote. Rice is not a significant crop. Fruit grown include oranges,passionfruit,kaki, and avocados. There is significantly more industry in the Berastagi district than in the rest of Karo Regency, aided by Berastagi's 100% paved roads.
Due to its close distance fromMedan, Berastagi was developed initially as an upper-classhill station for the European population in the plantation district around Medan. Today, Berastagi attracts a large amount of local as well as national and international tourists. Many investors developed several tourism sites, hotels, and lodges to attract visitors from Medan and elsewhere. Places of interest include
Berastagi is famous for itspassion fruit. The main attractions of the town are the two active volcanoes;Sibayak, with its hot springs, andSinabung.[5]
the most visited tourist spot in Berastagi (Sibayaknews)
Berastagi travel guide from Wikivoyage3°11′N98°31′E / 3.183°N 98.517°E /3.183; 98.517
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