North Tapanuli Regency
| North Tapanuli | |
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| Regency | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Tarutung |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,764.65 km2 (1,453.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 290,996 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.taputkab.go.id/ |
North Tapanuli Regency (Tapanuli Utara in Indonesian, utara means north) is a regency in North Sumatra province, Sumatra, Indonesia. Its capital is Tarutung. In 2010, the regency covered an area of 3,764.65 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 278,897; the latest official estimate (for January 2014) is 290,996.
The regency is divided into fifteen districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:
Soda Pond, or Aek Rara is located at the bottom of Parbubu I Hill village. The pond's natural spring water generates bubbles and a soda aroma can be smelled. It is safe for swimming, but the use of googles is recommended. The locals regularly use the water from the pond to water nearby rice paddy fields.
Coordinates: 2°00′10″N 99°04′15″E / 2.0028°N 99.0707°E
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