Salapian
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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 musholla
s, 22 churches, and 2 vihara
in the subdistrict.
The biggest town in Salapian is Tanjung Langkat, on the road between Medan, Binjai, Kuala and Bohorok
.
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.
Langkat Regency
Langkat Regency is the northernmost regency in eastern shore of North Sumatra. Its seat is Stabat. Its area is 6,272 km² and population was 892,533 in the 2000 national Census, and official intercensal estimate in 2007 of 1,027,414 people....
. 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 musholla
Musholla
In Indonesia, a musala is an Islamic prayer room found in shopping malls, airports, offices and other sites, as well as standalone buildings....
s, 22 churches, and 2 vihara
Vihara
Vihara is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a Buddhist monastery. It originally meant "a secluded place in which to walk", and referred to "dwellings" or "refuges" used by wandering monks during the rainy season....
in the subdistrict.
The biggest town in Salapian is Tanjung Langkat, on the road between Medan, Binjai, Kuala and Bohorok
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
Karo Regency
Karo Regency is a regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is situated in the Bukit Barisan mountains. In 2000, the regency covered an area of 2,127.25 square kilometres and according to the 2000 census it had a population of 279,470. 60.99% of the regency is forested. Its regency seat is...
to the south, Kuala
Kuala
Kuala is a town and subdistrict of Langkat Regency. 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...
and Selesai to the east, and Bohorok
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....
to the west. Population as of 2007 was 51,114.