Lima Puluh Kota Regency (meaning ''fifty towns'' in the

Minangkabau language Minangkabau (Minangkabau: , Jawi script: ; ) is an Austronesian language spoken by the Minangkabau of West Sumatra, the western part of Riau, South Aceh Regency, the northern part of Bengkulu and Jambi, also in several cities throughout Ind ...

) is a

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''(kabupaten)'' of

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province,

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. It has an area of 3,273.40 km² and a population of 348,249 according to the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 383,525 according to the 2020 census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid 2023 was 396.437 - comprising 198,680 males and 197,747 females.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1308) The

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is the town of

Sarilamak

...

(in Harau District).

Administration

Lima Puluh Kota Regency is divided into thirteen

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(''kecamatan''), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census and the 2020 census, together with the official estimates as of mid 2023.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1308) The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the numbers of administrative villages (''nagari'') in each district, and its post codes. Notes: (a) meaning ''grassy swamp'' in the Minangkabau language;
Payakumbuh District is not to be confused with

Payakumbuh Payakumbuh (, Jawi script, Jawi: ) is the second largest city in West Sumatra province, Indonesia, with a population of 116,825 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 139,576 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta ...

city, which is an enclave within the regency but no longer administratively part of it.
(b) meaning ''row of hills'' in the Minangkabau language.
(c) meaning ''golden mountain'' in the Minangkabau language.

Harau Canyon

Harau Canyon is known as the Indonesian

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. There are 4 waterfalls here with heights of 50–90 metres. The cliffs are around 80 to 300 metres high and (rope) climbing guides are available.

Butterfly Park

Since 1 January 2012, Aka Barayun Butterfly Park near Harau Canyon has opened for free. Butterfly breeding cages are still in preparation along with some animals as a mini zoo.

Kelok Sembilan Bridge

Kelok Sembilan Bridge which connects West Sumatra Province and

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at 143-148 kilometres was officially opened on 31 October 2013. Kelok Sembilan Bridge is also called Kelok Sembilan Overpass, because it is over the old Kelok 44. The first stage of the bridge is 720 metres with a 4 kilometre long access road, the second stage is a 250 metre bridge with a 1 kilometre access road. The bridge is estimated to save vehicle and passenger costs of up to Rp134.5 billion per year. The bridge itself cost Rp550 billion ($49.5 million).

References

External links

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Official website
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