Pakpak Bharat

Pakpak Bharat is an administrative regency in North Sumatra covering mountainous terrain across eight districts with Salak as its main town. The region is characterized by highland geography that shapes the layout of communities and landscape.

The regency was established in 2003 as an independent administrative territory following separation from a neighboring district. This division marked the start of its development as a distinct administrative unit within the province.

The Pakpak people maintain their own cultural practices visible in daily community life and village traditions. Their social structures shape how residents interact and organize their shared spaces.

The region is accessible by road, though mountainous terrain affects routes and travel between settlements. Visitors should expect longer travel times and variable road conditions in highland areas.

The territory is one of the least densely populated in its province, with a population density that remains quite low compared to surrounding areas. This sparse settlement gives the landscape a quiet, undeveloped character.

Location: North Sumatra

Capital city: Salak

Elevation above the sea: 693 m

Shares border with: Aceh Singkil, Subulussalam, Dairi, Samosir, Humbang Hasundutan, Central Tapanuli

Website: http://pakpakbharatkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 2.56667,98.28333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02