South Solok Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Solok Selatan) is a landlocked regency (kabupaten) of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 3,282.14 km2, and had a population of 144,281 at the 2010 Census[2] and 182,027 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 191,540 - comprising 97,420 males and 94,120 females.[1] The seat of the administration is the town of Padang Aro.

South Solok Regency
Kabupaten Solok Selatan
Coat of arms of South Solok Regency
Motto(s): 
Sarantau Sasurambi
(On a same neighbourhood and same yard)
Location within West Sumatra
Location within West Sumatra
South Solok Regency is located in Sumatra
South Solok Regency
South Solok Regency
Location in Sumatra and Indonesia
South Solok Regency is located in Indonesia
South Solok Regency
South Solok Regency
South Solok Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 1°14′00″S 101°25′01″E / 1.23333°S 101.417°E / -1.23333; 101.417
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Sumatra
Regency seatPadang Aro
Government
 • RegentMuzni Zakaria
 • Vice RegentAbdul Rahman
Area
 • Total
3,282.14 km2 (1,267.24 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate)[1]
 • Total
191,540
 • Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 755
Websitesolselkab.go.id

Administrative divisions

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South Solok Regency is divided into seven districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages (nagari) in each district, and its post code.

Name of
District
(kecamatan)
Area
in
km2
Pop'n
2010
Census
Pop'n
2020
Census
Pop'n
mid 2023
Estimate
Admin
centre
No.
of
villages
Post
code
Sangir 647.36 38,216 51,083 54,649 Lubuk Gadang 4 27778
Sangir Jujuan 337.61 11,585 14,331 14,988 Lubuk Malako 5 27773
Sangir Balai Janggo 532.82 15,719 19,482 20,386 Sungai Kunyit 4 27777
Sangir Batang Hari 788.32 13,049 16,291 17,083 Abai 7 27779
Sungai Pagu 313.02 28,279 32,902 33,803 Muara Labuh 11 27774
Pauh Duo 242.65 14,857 19,109 20,212 Pakan Salasa 4 27776
Koto Parik Gadang Diateh 420.36 22,576 28,829 30,429 Pakan Rabaa 4 27775
Totals 3,282.14 144,281 182,027 191,540 Padang Aro 39

References

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  1. ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Solok Selatan Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1310)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
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1°14′00″S 101°25′01″E / 1.23333°S 101.417°E / -1.23333; 101.417