Kepahiang

Kepahiang is a regency in Bengkulu Province on Sumatra and covers mountainous terrain with several river valleys across its landscape. The area rises to elevations of several hundred meters and features dense vegetation along its natural waterways.

The regency was established in 2003 as an independent administrative unit following a separation from a neighboring jurisdiction. This creation marked an important step in decentralizing governance for the Bengkulu region.

Multiple ethnic groups including Rejang, Serawai, and Javanese people live here and shape daily life through their traditions and customs. These communities have maintained their own practices and continue to influence the region's social character.

The region connects to other parts of Sumatra by road, though mountainous terrain can mean longer travel times between areas. Visitors should expect changeable weather due to the higher elevation bringing cooler and humid conditions.

The area is home to the Rafflesia arnoldii, a rare giant flower species that grows only in remote forest locations on Sumatra. This extraordinary plant is difficult to spot and attracts botanists and curious visitors to its hidden forest habitats.

Location: Bengkulu

Capital city: Kepahiang

Elevation above the sea: 654 m

Shares border with: Seluma, Central Bengkulu, Rejang Lebong, Empat Lawang

GPS coordinates: -3.60194,102.56417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23