Rokan Hulu

Rokan Hulu is an administrative regency in Riau with extensive terrain that includes numerous rivers running through the landscape. The territory is divided into 16 districts and 139 villages, with Pasir Pengaraian serving as the administrative center that handles regional governance.

The regency was created in 1999 when it was separated from a larger neighboring district, establishing its own administrative identity. This division resulted in the formation of new governmental structures and local administration in the region.

The residents are primarily Minangkabau and Malay people who follow family traditions passed down through the mother's line, similar to customs in West Sumatra. This cultural connection shapes how families and communities organize themselves in daily life.

The regency covers a wide area spread across multiple districts, so traveling between locations is easiest with local transportation. The dry season offers the best conditions for getting around and visiting different parts of the region.

The region is home to a seven-level fort and a large national mosque complex that serve as landmarks in the local landscape. These structures reflect the religious and defensive heritage that shaped the area over time.

Location: Riau

Inception: October 4, 1999

Capital city: Pasir Pengarayan

Elevation above the sea: 76 m

Shares border with: Rokan Hilir, Siak, Bengkalis, Kampar, Lima Puluh Kota, Pasaman, Padang Lawas, North Padang Lawas

Website: https://rokanhulukab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.93333,100.50000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20