Padang Lawas Regency
| Padang Lawas | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
 | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Sibuhuan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,892.74 km2 (1,503.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2014 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 234,728 |
| • Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
Padang Lawas is a regency in North Sumatra province of Indonesia. It covers an area of 3,892.74 km2, and had a population of 223,480 at the 2010 Census; the latest estimate (as at January 2014) is 234,728. Its administrative seat is Sibuhuan. Padang Lawas Regency formerly included the area and population of present-day North Padang Lawas Regency, which has subsequently been separated.
Administration
The regency is divided into nine districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[1]
| Name | Population Census 2010[1] |
|---|---|
| Sosopan | 9,123 |
| Ulu Barumun | 13,928 |
| Barumun | 50,473 |
| Lubuk Barumun | 16,090 |
| Sosa | 31,548 |
| Batang Lubu Sutam | 11,908 |
| Huta Raja Tinggi | 39,305 |
| Huristak | 19,659 |
| Barumun Tengah (Central Barumun) | 33,225 |
Archaeology
The Padang Lawas archaeological site is partly located in the regency. Covering approximately 1,500 km² it spreads over the districts of Barumun and Barumun Tengah, and into South Tapanuli and North Padang Lawas regencies.
References
Coordinates: 1°07′34″N 99°48′48″E / 1.126026°N 99.813309°E