| Salapian Subdistrict Kecamatan Salapian | |
|---|---|
| Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 3°50′N98°0′E / 3.833°N 98.000°E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Regency | Langkat Regency |
| Capital | Minta Kasih |
| Area | |
| • Total | 511.1 km2 (197.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 51,114 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups (2007) [1] | |
| • Javanese | 56.2% |
| • Malay | 1.1% |
| • Batak Karo | 37.5% |
| • Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun | 1.8% |
| • Batak Mandailing | 0.7% |
| • Others | 2.7% |
| Religious affiliations (2007) [1] | |
| • Islam | 81.4% |
| • Protestant | 13.7% |
| • Roman Catholic | 1.6% |
| • Buddhism | 0.2% |
| • Hindu | 0.0% |
| • Others | 3.1% |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Distance from Regency capital to subdistrict capital | 55km |
Salapian is a subdistrict of Langkat Regency. Javanese people are in the majority (56% as of 2007) with 37% Karo. As against Karo Regency, the vast majority of Karo in Salapian are Muslims - the population is 81% Muslim and 13% Protestant. In all parts of Salapian, there is a Muslim majority, although it varies between villages. There are 53 mosques, 40 mushollas, 22 churches, and 2 vihara in the subdistrict.
Langkat Regency is the northernmost regency of North Sumatra. Its seat is Stabat. Its area is 6,263.29 km² and its population was 966,133 at the 2010 national Census; the latest official estimate was 1,008,207.
The Karo, or Karonese, are a people of the 'tanah Karo' of North Sumatra and a small part of neighboring Aceh. The Karo lands consist of Karo Regency, plus neighboring areas in East Aceh Regency, Langkat Regency, Dairi Regency, Simalungun Regency and Deli Serdang Regency. In addition, the cities of Binjai and Medan, both bordered by Deli Serdang Regency, contain significant Karo populations, particularly in the Padang Bulan area of Medan. The town of Sibolangit, Deli Serdang Regency in the foothills on the road from Medan to Berastagi is also a significant Karo town.
Vihara generally refers to a monastery for Buddhist renunciates. The concept is ancient and in early Sanskrit and Pali texts, it meant any arrangement of space or facilities for pleasure and entertainment. The term evolved into an architectural concept wherein it refers to living quarters for monks with an open shared space or courtyard, particularly in Buddhism. The term is also found in Ajivika, Hindu and Jain monastic literature, usually referring to temporary refuge for wandering monks or nuns during the annual Indian monsoons. In modern Jainism, the monks continue to wander from town to town except during the rainy season (Chaturmas), the term "vihara" refers their wanderings.
The biggest town in Salapian is Tanjung Langkat, on the road between Medan, Binjai, Kuala and Bohorok.
Bahorok or Bohorok is a subdistrict of Langkat Regency. Its capital is Bohorok town, and Bukit Lawang is a major local tourist attraction for viewing orangutans.
The subdistrict is fairly large (511 square km), and the majority of roads are mere dirt tracks, with many in terrible condition. It borders Selesai to the north, Karo Regency to the south, Kuala and Selesai to the east, and Bohorok to the west. Population as of 2007 was 51,114. [1]
Karo Regency is a regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia, situated in the Barisan Mountains. The regency covers an area of 2,127.25 square kilometres (821.34 sq mi) and according to the 2010 census it had a population of 350,479. 60.99% of the regency is forested. Its regency seat is Kabanjahe. The Batak Karo language is spoken in the regency, as well as the Indonesian language. It borders Southeast Aceh Regency in Aceh to the west, Deli Serdang Regency and Langkat Regency to the north, Dairi Regency and Toba Samosir Regency to the south, and Deli Serdang Regency and Simalungun Regency to the east.
Kuala is a town and subdistrict of Langkat Regency in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. It borders Selesai to the north, Salapian to the west, and Sei Bingai to the south and east. Most people in Kuala are Javanese people, with a significant Karo population. Although most Karo are Christian, many are also Muslim, and as the Javanese are nearly 100% Muslim, Kuala subdistrict is 80% Muslim.
