Rokan Hilir

Rokan Hilir spans across 8,881 square kilometers of eastern Sumatra, featuring a network of rivers, coastal areas, and agricultural lands at 3 meters above sea level.

The region emerged from three traditional territories - Kubu, Bangko, and Tanah Putih - before becoming an independent regency on October 4, 1999.

The capital Bagansiapiapi maintains strong Chinese heritage with annual celebrations on the 16th day of the fifth lunar month marking early settlers' arrival.

Transportation within Rokan Hilir relies on road networks connecting its 18 districts, with travel times of six hours from Pekanbaru and two hours from Dumai.

During the 1930s, Bagansiapiapi produced 300,000 tons of fish annually, ranking as the second-largest fishing port worldwide after Bergen, Norway.

Location: Riau

Inception: October 4, 1999

Capital city: Bagansiapiapi

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Shares border with: Dumai, Bengkalis, Rokan Hulu, North Padang Lawas, South Labuhanbatu, Labuhanbatu

Website: http://rokanhilir.go.id

GPS coordinates: 2.16599,100.82514

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:19