Lima Puluh Kota Regency
Lima Puluh Kota Regency
Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota | |
|---|---|
 Harau Canyon | |
 Seal | |
 Location within West Sumatra | |
| Coordinates: 0°14′00″S 100°37′59″E / 0.233333°S 100.633°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Sarilamak |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Safni Sikumbang |
| • Vice Regent | Ahlul Badrito Resha |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,273.40 km2 (1,263.87 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2025 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 406,228 |
| • Density | 124.100/km2 (321.417/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 752 |
| Website | limapuluhkota.go.id |
Lima Puluh Kota Regency (meaning fifty towns in the Malay language) is a regency (kabupaten) of West 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 2025 was 406,228 (comprising 202,793 males and 203,435 females).[1] The regency seat is the town of Sarilamak (in Harau District).
Administration
Lima Puluh Kota Regency is divided into thirteen districts (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 2025.[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 2025 estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payakumbuh (a) | 59.59 | 32,232 | 37,297 | 39,571 | Kota Baru Simalangggang | 7 | 26251 |
| Akabiluru | 111.31 | 25,419 | 28,558 | 30,665 | Sariak Laweh | 7 | 26252 |
| Luak | 45.98 | 25,458 | 28,133 | 30,174 | Pakan Sabtu | 4 | 26261 |
| Lareh Sago Halaban | 217.49 | 34,776 | 38,524 | 41,329 | Pakan Raba'a | 8 | 26262 |
| Situjuah Limo Nagari | 75.58 | 20,313 | 23,274 | 24,425 | Situjuah Banda Dalam | 5 | 26250 |
| Harau | 310.53 | 46,718 | 55,451 | 58,961 | Tanjung Pati | 11 | 26271 |
| Guguak | 95.27 | 33,980 | 35,878 | 37,476 | Danguang-Dangaung | 5 | 26253 |
| Mungka | 149.57 | 25,032 | 27,024 | 28,671 | Padang Loweh | 5 | 26254 |
| Suliki | 144.25 | 14,294 | 14,895 | 15,557 | Suliki | 6 | 26255 |
| Bukik Barisan (b) | 336.08 | 21,899 | 22,867 | 24,252 | Banja Loweh | 5 | 26257 |
| Gunung Omeh (c) | 147.33 | 12,516 | 14,019 | 14,694 | Koto Tinggi | 3 | 26256 |
| Kapur IX | 834.61 | 27,504 | 28,191 | 29,624 | Muaro Paiti | 7 | 26273 |
| Pangkalan Koto Baru | 745.81 | 28,414 | 29,414 | 30,829 | Pangkalan | 6 | 26272 |
| Totals | 3,273.40 | 348,555 | 383,525 | 406,228 | Sarilamak | 79 |
Notes: (a) 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.
(b) meaning row of hills in the Minangkabau language.
(c) meaning golden mountain in the Minangkabau language.
Harau Canyon
Harau Canyon is known as the Indonesian Yosemite. There are four 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
Since 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
Kelok Sembilan Bridge which connects West Sumatra Province and Riau 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
- 1 2 3 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1308)
- 1 2 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- 1 2 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ↑ Indonesian Yosemite
- ↑ "Taman Kupu-Kupu Dikembangkan di Lima Puluh Kota". March 31, 2012. Archived from the 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. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Islands in focus: Kelok 9 overpass ready to be opened". Retrieved November 1, 2013.
External links
- (in Indonesian) Official website
0°14′00″S 100°37′59″E / 0.233333°S 100.633°E