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Berastagi (), is a town and
district A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municip ...
of
Karo Regency Karo Regency is a landlocked regency of North Sumatra Province of Indonesia, situated in the Barisan Mountains. The regency, which was established on 7 November 1956, covers an area of and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 350 ...
situated on a crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands of Northern Sumatra to the coastal city of
Medan Medan ( , ) is the capital city, capital and largest city of the Indonesian Provinces of Indonesia, province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multi ...
. Berastagi town is located around south of Medan and about above sea level. The village rose to significance when
Dutch Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands ** Dutch people as an ethnic group () ** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship () ** Dutch language () * In specific terms, i ...
settlers in Sumatra opened a boarding school there in the 1920s.


Climate

Located in the
Barisan Mountains The Bukit Barisan or the Barisan Mountains are a mountain range on the western side of Sumatra, Indonesia, covering nearly 1,700 km (1,050 mi) from the north to the south of the island. The Bukit Barisan range consists primarily of volca ...
area, the mean annual temperature of the district is . During the day the temperature rises over but at night to early morning it could drop to as low as , it could also reach during the rainy season. The weather can be fair and sunny during the day but may become foggy around dusk to night.


Administration


Villages

The small towns of Barusjahe and Tigapanah are located to the east of Berastagi, while Simpang Empat, is located to the west,
Deli Serdang Regency Deli Serdang Regency (; Jawi: دلي سردڠ) is a regency in the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. It surrounds the city of Medan, and also borders to the west the city of Binjai, which is effectively a bedroom community for Medan. The ent ...
to the north, and
Kabanjahe Kabanjahe is a town approximately 90 minutes from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Kabanjahe is to the south of Berastagi. Kabanjahe is the largest centre in Karo Regency. It has an area of 44.65 km2 and had a population of 73,581 at the 2020 ...
to the south of Berastagi. There are 9
villages A village is a human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Although villages are often located in rural areas, the term urban village ...
, called ''desa'', in the Berastagi district. It is the smallest (), but most densely populated (1,582 persons/square kilometre in 2020) district of Karo Regency. The elevation is . ''Desa''s with population (2007): *Gurusinga, 3,900 *Raya, 4,358 *Rumah Berastagi, 6,611 *Tambak Lau Mulgap I, 2,677 *Tambak Lau Mulgap II, 3,147 *Gundaling I, 8,388 *Gundaling II, 5130 *Sempajaya, 7,115 *Doulu, 2,011


Demographics

The population of Berastagi district was 44,765 as of 2010 but increased to 48,244 in 2020. It is the second-most populous district in Karo Regency, after
Kabanjahe Kabanjahe is a town approximately 90 minutes from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Kabanjahe is to the south of Berastagi. Kabanjahe is the largest centre in Karo Regency. It has an area of 44.65 km2 and had a population of 73,581 at the 2020 ...
. Berastagi District has significantly more Muslims than most parts of Karo Regency, with 17,801 Muslims, 5,042 Catholics, 29,195 Protestants, 1,245 Hindus or Buddhists, and 54 others, Sempajaya has the highest percentage of Muslims among the ''desas'', being 67% Muslim. There are 28 mosques, 29 churches, and 2 Buddhist temples in the district. The town is ethnically diverse with many migrants from adjacent regions. Besides Karo Batak, who form the majority of the population, there is a substantial amount of Toba Batak, Javanese, and Chinese living in Berastagi. 97% of primary-age children attend school, but only 77% of high-school-age children. There are 26 primary schools, 8 intermediate schools, and 9 high schools within the district.


Economy


Agriculture

Agriculture is much less important in Berastagi (and Kabanjahe) than in the rest of Karo Regency. Crops include
scallion Scallions (also known as green onions and spring onions) are edible vegetables of various species in the genus ''Allium''. Scallions generally have a milder taste than most onions. Their close relatives include garlic, shallots, leeks, chive ...
s,
common bean ''Phaseolus vulgaris'', the common bean,, is a herbaceous annual plant grown worldwide for its edible dry seeds or green bean, green, unripe pods. Its leaf is also occasionally used as a Leaf vegetable, vegetable and the straw as fodder. Its Pla ...
s,
pea Pea (''pisum'' in Latin) is a pulse or fodder crop, but the word often refers to the seed or sometimes the pod of this flowering plant species. Peas are eaten as a vegetable. Carl Linnaeus gave the species the scientific name ''Pisum sativum' ...
s, potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage,
radish The radish (''Raphanus sativus'') is a flowering plant in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. Its large taproot is commonly used as a root vegetable, although the entire plant is edible and its leaves are sometimes used as a leaf vegetable. Origina ...
,
Chinese cabbage Chinese cabbage (''Brassica rapa'', subspecies ''pekinensis'' and ''chinensis'') is either of two cultivar groups of leaf vegetables often used in Chinese cuisine: the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy). These v ...
, tomatoes, carrots, and
chayote Chayote (; previously placed in the obsolete genus ''Sechium''), also known as christophine, mirliton, güisquil, and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This fruit was first cultivated in Mesoamerica between ...
. Rice is not a significant crop. Fruit grown include oranges,
passionfruit ''Passiflora edulis'', commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to the region of southern Brazil through Paraguay to northern Argentina. It is cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical areas for its ...
, kaki, and avocados. There is significantly more industry in the Berastagi district than in the rest of Karo Regency, aided by Berastagi's 100% paved roads.


Tourism

Due to its close distance from
Medan Medan ( , ) is the capital city, capital and largest city of the Indonesian Provinces of Indonesia, province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multi ...
, Berastagi was developed initially as an upper-class
hill station A hill station is a touristic town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain or valley. The English term was originally used mostly in Western imperialism in Asia, colonial Asia, but also in Africa (albeit rarely), for towns founded by ...
for the European population in the plantation district around Medan. Today, Berastagi attracts a large amount of local as well as national and international tourists. Many investors developed several tourism sites, hotels, and lodges to attract visitors from Medan and elsewhere. Places of interest include * ''Gundaling'', a hill located in the town center, with a height of more than , visitors can enjoy an overview of Berastagi from here. * ''Miki Holiday Hotel and Funland'', a hotel with an
amusement park An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, and events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often fea ...
inside, is located in Sempajaya village. *
Lumbini Natural Park Lumbini Natural Park () is a Buddhist temple located at Desa Dolat Rayat, Berastagi in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It was inaugurated with a great ceremony in October 2010. The ceremony was attended by more than 1,300 monks and more than 200 lay ...
is a
Theravāda ''Theravāda'' (; 'School of the Elders'; ) is Buddhism's oldest existing school. The school's adherents, termed ''Theravādins'' ( anglicized from Pali ''theravādī''), have preserved their version of the Buddha's teaching or '' Dhamma'' in ...
style
Buddhist temple A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhism, Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat, khurul and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in B ...
that is similar to the
Shwedagon Pagoda The Shwedagon Pagoda (, ; ), officially named ''Shwedagon Zedi Daw'' (, , ), and also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanma ...
in Myanmar, built-in 2010. * ''Bukit Kubu'' (Kubu Hill), is a greeny hill area with a hotel inside suitable for picnics. * ''Berastagi Fruit Market'' is a regionally famous traditional market selling local fruit souvenirs. * ''Milk Pasteurization factory'', a factory that sells local pasteurized milk. Visitors can also observe the procedure of making the product. * ''Tahura'', abbreviated as Taman Hutan Raya (Forest Park), is a forest with various types of trees. Located near the town's entry gate. * ''Kebun Madu Efi'', located above 1400 masl this honey apiary provides Boutique Cabins, a Camping area featuring tent rentals, flower gardens, buffet dining & picturesque mountain and hill views. Berastagi is famous for its
passion fruit ''Passiflora edulis'', commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to the region of southern Brazil through Paraguay to northern Argentina. It is cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical areas for its ...
. The main attractions of the town are the two active volcanoes;
Sibayak Mount Sibayak () is a stratovolcano overlooking the town of Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Although its last eruption was more than a century ago, geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs remains high on and aro ...
, with its hot springs, and
Sinabung Mount Sinabung ( Indonesian: ''Gunung Sinabung'', Karo: ''Deleng Sinabung'') is a Pleistocene-to-Holocene stratovolcano of andesite and dacite in the Karo plateau of Karo Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, from the Lake Toba supervolcano. Many ...
.


References


the most visited tourist spot in Berastagi
(Sibayaknews)


External links



* {{Authority control Towns in Karo Regency Wampu basin