Padang Lawas, Administrative region in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Padang Lawas is an administrative regency located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, comprising an area of varied terrain and geography. Sibuhuan serves as its administrative center where most government offices and regional services are based.
The regency was created in 2007 when authorities divided the former South Tapanuli Regency into separate administrative territories. This division reflected broader administrative reorganization efforts across the province.
The population of 275,648 residents includes numerous ethnic groups with the Batak Angkola people representing the main demographic across 304 administrative villages.
Most government offices and public services are located in Sibuhuan, making it the main point for administrative inquiries and information. The dry season offers better conditions for traveling through the region and visiting different areas.
The regency shares borders with both West Sumatra and Riau provinces, making it a meeting point between different regions. This geographical position creates interesting interactions between neighboring administrative areas.
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