Sijunjung, Administrative regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Sijunjung extends over 3,150 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at 167 meters above sea level, encompassing eight distinct administrative districts.
The regency gained its current administrative status in 1949 and was previously known as Sawahlunto Sijunjung until its official name change in 2008.
The Minangkabau people of Sijunjung maintain their matrilineal social structure, following Islamic practices while preserving traditional music and dance performances.
The capital city of Muaro serves as the administrative center, connecting the eight districts through a network of regional roads and highways.
Local communities in Sijunjung follow the motto 'Di Mana Bumi Dipijak Di Situ Langit Dijunjung,' expressing their connection to both earth and sky.
Location: West Sumatra
Inception: February 18, 1949
Capital city: Muaro
Elevation above the sea: 167 m
Shares border with: Dharmasraya, Solok, Sawahlunto, Tanah Datar, Lima Puluh Kota, Kampar, Kuantan Singingi
Website: https://infopublik.sijunjung.go.id
GPS coordinates: -0.70056,100.97750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:01
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