North Tapanuli

North Tapanuli is an administrative regency in North Sumatra with diverse landscapes ranging from lowlands to elevated mountain terrain. The region spreads across multiple districts, each containing numerous villages set within varied geographic zones.

The region developed from traditional Batak lands and was later established as a separate administrative district. Tarutung became the administrative center to support local governance functions.

The Batak people shape daily life here through their traditions, crafts, and food that visitors encounter in markets and community gatherings. These practices connect residents to their roots and influence how the community functions together.

The region is divided into multiple administrative districts comprising numerous villages that provide a good basis for exploration. The varying elevations mean visitors should expect different climate zones and weather conditions depending on which areas they visit.

A natural soda spring in a local village produces effervescent spring water with a distinctive scent and offers swimming opportunities. This unusual natural feature is one of the most remarkable places in the region.

Location: North Sumatra

Capital city: Tarutung

Elevation above the sea: 1,274 m

Shares border with: Humbang Hasundutan, Central Tapanuli, South Tapanuli, North Labuhanbatu, Toba

Website: http://taputkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 2.00280,99.07070

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:23