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North Labuhanbatu, Administrative regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

North Labuhanbatu is an administrative regency in North Sumatra divided into eight districts, with Aek Kanopan serving as its administrative hub. The region covers extensive land and is crossed by several important river systems.

The region evolved from the ancient Buddhist trading kingdom of Pannai, which from the 11th to 14th centuries controlled the waterways of the Bilah and Barumun rivers. This early period established the strategic importance of river routes for trade and connections in the area.

The region is home to Batak, Javanese, and Malay communities that maintain their own customs and celebrate regional festivals throughout the year. You can experience this cultural diversity in local villages and during gatherings of the different groups.

The area is connected to surrounding regions through a network of roads that enables trade and movement between the main population centers. This infrastructure supports travel and commerce between the various districts and beyond.

A substantial portion of the area remains forested, providing natural habitat alongside agricultural activity. Rubber, cocoa, and palm oil cultivation show how the region balances land use between forestland and farming.

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Location
Capital city
Aek Kanopan
Elevation above the sea
95 m
Shares border with
Asahan, Toba, North Tapanuli, South Tapanuli, North Padang Lawas, Labuhanbatu
GPS coordinates
2.33333,99.63750
Latest update
December 22, 2025 10:38
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