Lima Puluh Kota Regency

Lima Puluh Kota Regency (meaning fifty states or fifty towns in the Minangkabau language), is a regency (kabupaten) of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. It has an area of 3,354.53 km² and had a population of 348,249 at the 2010 Census[1] and 368,602 at the 2015 Census; the latest official estimate (for mid 2019) is 384,808.[2] The regency seat is Sarilamak.

Lima Puluh Kota Regency

Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota
Regency
Seal
Location within West Sumatra
Lima Puluh Kota Regency
Location in Sumatra and Indonesia
Lima Puluh Kota Regency
Lima Puluh Kota Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 0.233333°S 100.633°E / -0.233333; 100.633
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Sumatra
Regency seatSarilamak
Government
 • RegentIrfendi Arbi
 • Vice RegentFerizal Ridwan
Area
 • Total3,354.53 km2 (1,295.19 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2019)
 • Total384,808
 • Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 752
Websitelimapuluhkota.go.id

Administration

Lima Puluh Kota Regency is divided into thirteen districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and populations at the 2010 Census:[3]

DistrictArea
in km2		Population
2010 Census
Akabiluru10625,419
Bukik Barisan132521,899
Guguak9533,980
Gunuang Omeh213912,516
Harau30546,718
Kapur IX85627,504
Lareh Sago Halaban20234,771
Luak5425,458
Mungka14425,032
Pangkalan Koto Baru77828,414
Payakumbuh36832,232
Situjuah Limo Nagari6720,313
Suliki13114,294
Totals3,354348,555

Totals:

  • 1 meaning row of hills in the Minangkabau language.
  • 2 meaning golden mountain in the Minangkabau language.
  • 3 meaning grassy swamp in the Minangkabau language;
    Payakumbuh district is not to be confused with Payakumbuh city, which is an enclave within the regency but no longer administratively part of it.

Harau Canyon

Harau Canyon is called as Indonesian Yosemite. There are 4 waterfalls here with height among 50–90 meters. The cliffs are around 80 to 300 meters and (rope) climbing guides are available.[4]

Butterfly Park

Since January 1, 2012 Aka Barayun Butterfly Park near Harau Canyon has opened for free. Butterfly breeding cages are still in preparation and also some animals as mini zoo.[5]

Kelok Sembilan Bridge
See also: Kelok 9

Kelok Sembilan Bridge which connecting West Sumatra Province and Riau Province in kilometer 143-148 was officially opened on October 31, 2013. Kelok Sembilan Bridge is also called as Kelok Sembilan Overpass, because it is over the old Kelok 44. The first stage of the bridge is 720 meters with 4 kilometer access road, the second stage is 250 meters bridge and 1 kilometer access road.[6] The bridge is predicted can save vehicles and passengers cost up to Rp134.5 billion per year.[7] The bridge cost itself was Rp550 billion ($49.5 million).[8]

References
  1. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  2. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2019.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2015.
  4. Indonesian Yosemite
  5. "Taman Kupu-Kupu Dikembangkan di Lima Puluh Kota". March 31, 2012. Archived from the original on April 8, 2012.
  6. "Lebaran Jalur Kelok Sembilan Belum Selesai". July 2, 2012.
  7. "Arus Mudik, Jalan Layang Kelok Sembilan Difungsikan Sementara". August 2, 2013.
  8. "Islands in focus: Kelok 9 overpass ready to be opened". Retrieved November 1, 2013.


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