Sipirok

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Sipirok is a town in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and the seat (capital) of South Tapanuli Regency. It is known for the Batu Jomba Sipirok, a badly maintained highway which becomes difficult and dangerous during wet weather.

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References

  1. "Ex minister launches memoir". Jakarta Post . 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.

Coordinates: 1°37′N99°16′E / 1.617°N 99.267°E / 1.617; 99.267