Dairi

Dairi is a regency in North Sumatra with Sidikalang serving as its administrative center. The main town sits at roughly 1,066 meters elevation surrounded by mountains that shape the local climate and landscape.

The regency was established to consolidate multiple administrative areas under one governance structure with Sidikalang as its center. This reorganization created a unified administrative unit for the mountainous region.

The population includes Batak Toba, Batak Pakpak, Karo, Simalungun, Aceh, Minang, Javanese, and Chinese communities, creating a diverse social environment.

As the main administrative hub, the region provides services for education, healthcare, and commerce. Visitors will find all necessary facilities for a longer stay in this mountainous area.

The region is known for growing high-quality coffee beans in mineral-rich soil at ideal elevations for cultivation. These coffees are recognized and valued internationally.

Location: North Sumatra

Capital city: Sidikalang

Elevation above the sea: 486 m

Shares border with: Subulussalam, Southeast Aceh, Karo, Samosir, Pakpak Bharat

Website: http://batubarakab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 2.86667,98.23333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:24