North Tapanuli Regency


North Tapanuli Regency is a regency in North Sumatra province, Sumatra, Indonesia. Its capital is Tarutung. In 2010, the regency covered an area of 3,764.65 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 278,897; the latest official estimate is 290,996.

Administration

The regency is divided into fifteen districts, tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:
NamePopulation
Census 2010
Parmonangan13,021
Adian Koting13,876
Sipoholon22,365
Tarutung39,500
Siatas Barita13,063
Pahae Julu11,740
Pahae Jae10,569
Purbatua7,164
Simangumban7,300
Pangaribuan26,751
Garoga15,581
Sipahutar24,536
Siborong-Borong44,170
Pagaran16,539
Muara13,182

Soda Pond

Soda Pond, or Aek Rara is located at the bottom of Parbubu I Hill village. The pond's natural spring water generates bubbles and a soda aroma can be smelled. It is safe for swimming, but the use of googles is recommended. The locals regularly use the water from the pond to water nearby rice paddy fields.