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Solok, Administrative regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

The territory of Solok extends across 3,738 square kilometers, including mountains, lakes, and agricultural lands at an elevation of 1,483 meters.

The establishment of Solok Regency as a modern administrative structure dates back to April 9, 1913, under the Dutch East Indies administration.

The regency operates under the principle of 'Alue Jo Patuik', emphasizing the traditional values of maintaining proper order in community affairs.

The administrative center Arosuka connects fourteen districts, including Pantai Cermin, Lembah Gumanti, and Hiliran Gumanti, through a network of regional roads.

The territory contains three interconnected lakes: Danau Dibawah, Danau Diateh, and Danau Singkarak, forming a natural water system in the highlands.

Location: West Sumatra

Inception: April 9, 1913

Capital city: Arosuka

Elevation above the sea: 1,483 m

Shares border with: Solok, Padang, Padang Pariaman, Tanah Datar, Sawahlunto, Sijunjung, Dharmasraya, South Solok, South Pesisir

Website: http://solok.go.id

GPS coordinates: -0.96667,100.81667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45

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