Agam

The regency extends over 2,226 square kilometers of diverse terrain, from flat coastal areas to mountainous regions with Lake Maninjau at its center.

Founded during Dutch East Indies rule as Luhak Agam, the regency moved its capital from Bukittinggi to Lubuk Basung in January 1998.

The Minangkabau people form the primary population of Agam Regency, maintaining their traditions alongside Javanese and Batak communities.

The region divides into sixteen districts with 82 villages, offering accommodations near Lake Maninjau and coastal areas like Tiku Beach.

Lake Maninjau, a crater lake covering 9,950 hectares, sits within the regency borders, while Sianok Canyon creates a natural boundary with Bukittinggi.

Location: West Sumatra

Inception: January 29, 1665

Capital city: Lubuk Basung

Elevation above the sea: 489 m

Shares border with: Bukittinggi, West Pasaman, Pasaman, Lima Puluh Kota, Tanah Datar, Padang Pariaman

Email: diskominfo@agamkab.go.id

Website: https://agamkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -0.26667,100.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03