Lima Puluh Kota Regency (meaningfifty towns in theMinangkabau language) is aregency(kabupaten) ofWest Sumatra province,Indonesia. It has an area of 3,273.40 km2 and a population of 348,249 according to the 2010 census[2] and 383,525 according to the 2020 census;[3] the official estimate as of mid 2023 was 396.437 - comprising 198,680 males and 197,747 females.[1] Theregency seat is the town ofSarilamak (in Harau District).
Lima Puluh Kota Regency Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota | |
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 Harau Canyon | |
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 Location withinWest Sumatra | |
| Coordinates:0°14′00″S100°37′59″E / 0.233333°S 100.633°E /-0.233333; 100.633 | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Sarilamak |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Irfendi Arbi |
| • Vice Regent | Ferizal Ridwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,273.40 km2 (1,263.87 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 396,427 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 752 |
| Website | limapuluhkota.go.id |
Administration
editLima Puluh Kota Regency is divided into thirteendistricts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census[2] and the 2020 census,[3] together with the official estimates as of mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the numbers of administrative villages (nagari) in each district, and its post codes.
| Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n 2010 census | Pop'n 2020 census | Pop'n mid 2023 estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payakumbuh(a) | 59.59 | 32,232 | 37,297 | 39,102 | Kota Baru Simalangggang | 7 | 26251 |
| Akabiluru | 111.31 | 25,419 | 28,558 | 29,685 | Sariak Laweh | 7 | 26252 |
| Luak | 45.98 | 25,458 | 28,133 | 29,103 | Pakan Sabtu | 4 | 26261 |
| Lareh Sago Halaban | 217.49 | 34,776 | 38,524 | 39,881 | Pakan Raba'a | 8 | 26262 |
| Situjuah Limo Nagari | 75.58 | 20,313 | 23,274 | 24,331 | Situjuah Banda Dalam | 5 | 26250 |
| Harau | 310.53 | 46,718 | 55,451 | 58,564 | Tanjung Pati | 11 | 26271 |
| Guguak | 95.27 | 33,980 | 35,878 | 36,627 | Danguang-Dangaung | 5 | 26253 |
| Mungka | 149.57 | 25,032 | 27,024 | 27,767 | Padang Loweh | 5 | 26254 |
| Suliki | 144.25 | 14,294 | 14,895 | 15,148 | Suliki | 6 | 26255 |
| Bukik Barisan(b) | 336.08 | 21,899 | 22,867 | 23,270 | Banja Loweh | 5 | 26257 |
| Gunung Omeh(c) | 147.33 | 12,516 | 14,019 | 14,559 | Koto Tinggi | 3 | 26256 |
| Kapur IX | 834.61 | 27,504 | 28,191 | 28,533 | Muaro Paiti | 7 | 26273 |
| Pangkalan Koto Baru | 745.81 | 28,414 | 29,414 | 29,857 | Pangkalan | 6 | 26272 |
| Totals | 3,273.40 | 348,555 | 383,525 | 396,427 | Sarilamak | 79 |
Notes: (a) meaninggrassy swamp in theMinangkabau language;
Payakumbuh District is not to be confused withPayakumbuh city, which is an enclave within the regency but no longer administratively part of it.
(b) meaningrow of hills in the Minangkabau language.
(c) meaninggolden mountain in the Minangkabau language.
Harau Canyon
editHarau Canyon is known as the IndonesianYosemite. There are 4 waterfalls here with heights of 50–90 metres. The cliffs are around 80 to 300 metres high and (rope) climbing guides are available.[4]
Butterfly Park
editSince 1 January 2012, Aka Barayun Butterfly Park near Harau Canyon has opened for free. Butterfly breeding cages are still in preparation along with some animals as a mini zoo.[5]
Kelok Sembilan Bridge
editKelok Sembilan Bridge which connects West Sumatra Province andRiau Province at 143-148 kilometres was officially opened on 31 October 2013. Kelok Sembilan Bridge is also called Kelok Sembilan Overpass, because it is over the old Kelok 44.The first stage of the bridge is 720 metres with a 4 kilometre long access road, the second stage is a 250 metre bridge with a 1 kilometre access road.[6] The bridge is estimated to save vehicle and passenger costs of up to Rp134.5 billion per year.[7] The bridge itself cost Rp550 billion ($49.5 million).[8]
References
edit- ^abcBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024,Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1308)
- ^abBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^abBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^Indonesian Yosemite[usurped]
- ^"Taman Kupu-Kupu Dikembangkan di Lima Puluh Kota". March 31, 2012. Archived fromthe original on April 8, 2012.
- ^"Lebaran Jalur Kelok Sembilan Belum Selesai". July 2, 2012. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015.
- ^"Arus Mudik, Jalan Layang Kelok Sembilan Difungsikan Sementara". August 2, 2013.
- ^"Islands in focus: Kelok 9 overpass ready to be opened". RetrievedNovember 1, 2013.
External links
edit- (in Indonesian)Official website
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