Kampar

Kampar is an administrative region in Riau comprising twenty-one districts with Bangkinang as its administrative center. The territory is shaped by the Kampar and Siak river systems, which support transportation and agricultural activities.

The region took its current form in 1999 when a larger territory was divided into three parts. This reorganization resulted in the creation of Rokan Hulu, Pelalawan, and present-day Kampar.

The Balimau Bakasai tradition and the Ma'awuo fishing festival show local customs here, where people speak a variant of the Minangkabau language.

The region is defined by its two river systems, which enable transport routes and economic activities. Visitors should expect tropical climate and seasonal water levels that can affect access.

The region produces palm oil and rubber on a large scale, while catfish farms along the rivers provide an important local income source. This combination of plantations and aquaculture defines the economic character of the area.

Location: Riau

Capital city: Bangkinang

Elevation above the sea: 106 m

Shares border with: Rokan Hulu, Siak, Pekanbaru, Pelalawan, Kuantan Singingi, Sijunjung, Lima Puluh Kota

Website: http://kamparkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.31361,101.01852

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:58