Stabat

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Stabat Subdistrict
Kecamatan Stabat
Subdistrict
Coordinates: 3°50′N 98°10′E / 3.833°N 98.167°E / 3.833; 98.167
Country  Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
Regency Langkat Regency
Capital Stabat
Area
  Total 91.2 km2 (35.2 sq mi)
Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
Population (2007)
  Total 82,018
  Density 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Ethnic groups (2007)[1]
  Javanese 67.2%
  Malay 14.3%
  Batak Karo 1.8%
  Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun 3.3%
  Batak Mandailing 2.6%
Religious affiliations (2007)[1]
  Islam 93.9%
  Protestant 2.6%
  Roman Catholic 0.5%
  Buddhism 2.9%
  Hindu 0.1%
Time zone WIB (UTC+7)
Distance from Regency capital to subdistrict capital 0km

Stabat is a town in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and it is the seat (capital) of Langkat Regency.

Stabat town lies on the road between Medan and Banda Aceh, a short distance past the city of Binjai.

Stabat subdistrict is one of the subdistricts of Langkat Regency. Its capital is Stabat town. It borders Wampu subdistrict to the west, Secanggang subdistrict to the north, Binjai to the south, and Hamparan Perak subdistrict of Deli Serdang Regency to the east.

Most people in Stabat subdistrict are Javanese, however in Pantai Gemi village the majority are Malay.

Stabat has been since the colonial period a centre of government.

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