South Tapanuli Regency
| South Tapanuli Regency Tapanuli Selatan | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
 | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Sipirok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,352.86 km2 (1,680.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 264,108 |
| • Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.tapselkab.go.id/ |
South Tapanuli is a regency in North Sumatra. Its seat is Sipirok. The regency covers an area of 4,352.86 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 264,108.[1]
Archaeology
The Padang Lawas archaeological site is partly located in the regency. The site covers approximately 1,500 km² over the subdistricts of Padangbolak in South Tapanuli, and in Padang Lawas and North Padang Lawas regencies.[citation needed]
The village of Batu Gana in Padangbolak Julu district is the location of a burial site consisting of a megalithic structure.[citation needed]
In the village of Padang Bujur in the same district, one can also find megalithic remains and what seems to be the base for a padmasana.[citation needed]
Other megalithic remains are found at Aek Korsik and Aek Tolong Huta, also in the Padangbolak district.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Seta,William J. Atlas Lengkap Indonesia dan Dunia (untuk SD, SMP, SMU, dan Umum). Pustaka Widyatama. p. 9. ISBN 979-610-232-3.
Sources
- Simanjuntak, Truman, M. Hisyam, Bagyo Prasetyo, Titi Surti Nastiti (éds.), Archaeology: Indonesian perspective : R.P. Soejono's festschrift, LIPI, Jakarta, 2006, ISBN 979-26-2499-6
