Mandailing Natal

Mandailing Natal is a regency in North Sumatra with varied terrain spanning from mountain ranges to coastal regions. The territory includes twenty-three districts organized across different elevations and landscape types.

The regency was established in 1998 following separation from South Tapanuli Regency. Panyabungan became the administrative center and has served as the hub for the region's development since then.

The Mandailing people carry on traditional ceremonies and express their heritage through regional music, dance, and local festivals. These cultural practices shape daily life in the community and reflect connections to ancestral roots.

Access to the regency is available through road networks connecting it to other North Sumatra cities. Local transportation services link Panyabungan with surrounding districts for getting around the area.

The region divides naturally into two sections based on water flow: the western side drains toward the coast while the eastern section flows northward through the mountains. This geographical feature shapes drainage patterns and influences how communities are distributed across different areas.

Location: North Sumatra

Capital city: Panyabungan

Elevation above the sea: 1,339 m

Shares border with: Padang Lawas, South Tapanuli, West Pasaman, Pasaman

Website: http://madina.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.78378,99.25495

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:29