Padang Lawas Regency
| Padang Lawas | |
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| Regency | |
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| 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.
The regency is divided into nine districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:
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.
Coordinates: 1°07′34″N 99°48′48″E / 1.126026°N 99.813309°E
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