Empat Lawang

Empat Lawang is an administrative regency in western South Sumatra that covers a territory of about 2,256 square kilometers across elevated terrain. The region is organized into ten districts and includes several towns and smaller communities spread throughout the landscape.

The region became an independent regency in 2007 when it separated from Lahat Regency and formed its own administration. This division marked a new chapter in the area's governance structure.

Local residents from Palembang, Java, Minangkabau, and Chinese backgrounds share the region and live in elevated Rumah Limas houses that are typical of the area. This mix of people creates a diverse community where different traditions coexist in everyday life.

Getting around is possible on paved roads that connect the ten districts, including routes to towns like Muara Pinang, Lintang Kanan, and Pendopo. Travelers should allow flexibility for local transportation options and check road conditions before journeys.

The regency is covered with extensive rubber and palm oil plantations that dominate the landscape and form the economic backbone of the area. These vast agricultural fields are what most visitors first notice when traveling through the region.

Location: South Sumatra

Capital city: Tebing Tinggi

Elevation above the sea: 482 m

Shares border with: Musi Rawas, Lahat, Seluma, Kepahiang, Rejang Lebong

Website: https://empatlawangkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -3.75000,103.00000

Latest update: December 23, 2025 15:18