Merangin, Administrative regency in Jambi, Indonesia
Merangin spans across 7,679 square kilometers of terrain, featuring mountains, rivers, and lowlands with elevations reaching 127 meters above sea level.
The formation of Merangin occurred on October 4, 1999, when the Sarolangun Bangko Regency divided into two separate administrative regions.
The population of 368,389 residents maintains traditional practices through local festivals, showcasing regional crafts, music performances, and culinary specialties.
The regency contains 24 districts, with Bangko serving as the administrative center, providing governmental services and infrastructure for the surrounding communities.
The Merangin Geopark houses the Araucarioxylon fossil tree, dating back 300 million years, recognized as the oldest preserved tree specimen in Asia.
Location: Jambi
Capital city: Bangko
Elevation above the sea: 127 m
Website: http://www.meranginkab.go.id/
Shares border with: Kerinci, Bungo, Tebo, Sarolangun, North Musi Rawas, Lebong, North Bengkulu, Mukomuko
Website: http://meranginkab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -2.06917,102.13278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:39
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