Simpang Empat, Karo Regency
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Simpang Empat is a subdistrict of Karo Regency
in North Sumatra.
It borders Kabanjahe
and Berastagi
subdistricts to the east, Payung to the west, Naman Teran
and Merdeka
to the north and Kabanjahe subdistrict to the south.
Prior to independence, Simpang Empat was ruled by the Karo king Sibayak of Lingga, whose domain consisted of the subkingdoms of Sitelu (ruled by a king of marga
Karo-Karo), Tigapancur (ruled by a king of marga Sembiring Gurukinayan), and Siempat Teran (ruled by the king of marga Karo-Karo Sitepu). The subdistrict is called Simpang Empat because the government building was constructed at the intersection (Simpang) where the three kings once met.
In 2006, Simpang Empat was split into Simpang Empat, Merdeka, and Naman Teran subdistricts. The leader of the government since 2005 has been Dr. Lesta Karo-Karo.
Elevation is 700–1420 metres, and the area of the subdistrict is 93.48 square kilometres. The subdistrict government office is 7.5 km from the Regency government office in Kabanjahe.
List of desa with population (2007):
100% of the population of Simpang Empat are of Indonesian citizenship.
There are 14 junior schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school (SMA Negeri Simpang Empat, in Berastepu) in Simpang Empat. 93% of primary-aged children were in primary school.
Ther are 13 mosques, 1 musholla
, and 32 churches in Simpang Empat.
Being in the drier highlands, only ladang (dry rice) production is used, and 1,700 hectares were so-cultivated, along with 2,485 hectares of maize. Other agricultural products include coffee beans, chili, potatoes, cabbage, chinese cabbage
, tomatoes and carrots. There are 3 light industries in Simpang Empat, as well as numerous cottage industry. Most of the subdistrict's roads are tarmac or hard roads, but there are also some unpaved roads in a few areas.
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...
in North Sumatra.
It borders Kabanjahe
Kabanjahe
Kabanjahe is a town approximately 2 hours from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Kabanjahe is to the south of Berastagi. Kabanjahe is the capital of Karo Regency. Frequent buses connect the two towns and a journey takes about 30 minutes....
and Berastagi
Berastagi
Berastagi is a town and subdistrict of Karo Regency situated on crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands of Northern Sumatra to the coastal city of Medan...
subdistricts to the east, Payung to the west, Naman Teran
Naman Teran
Naman Teran is a subdistrict of Karo Regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia.It borders Deli Serdang Regency to the north, Langkat Regency to the northwest, Tiganderket subdistrict to the west and southwest, Payung to the south, Simpang Empat to the southeast, and Merdeka to the east...
and Merdeka
Merdeka, Karo Regency
Merdeka is a subdistrict of Karo Regency in North Sumatra.There are nine desa within Merdeka subdistrict:. Population listed as of 2007:* Merdeka , 1,820* Gongsol, 1,715* Cinta Rayat, 2,592* Sada Perarih, 1,217* Jaranguda, 2,230* Semangat, 935...
to the north and Kabanjahe subdistrict to the south.
Prior to independence, Simpang Empat was ruled by the Karo king Sibayak of Lingga, whose domain consisted of the subkingdoms of Sitelu (ruled by a king of marga
Marga
-Religion:*Marga in Hinduism refers to a way of accomplishing something such as yoga or sadhana*Marga , "path," the Buddhist path to enlightenment-Places:*Marga, Estonia, a village in Estonia...
Karo-Karo), Tigapancur (ruled by a king of marga Sembiring Gurukinayan), and Siempat Teran (ruled by the king of marga Karo-Karo Sitepu). The subdistrict is called Simpang Empat because the government building was constructed at the intersection (Simpang) where the three kings once met.
In 2006, Simpang Empat was split into Simpang Empat, Merdeka, and Naman Teran subdistricts. The leader of the government since 2005 has been Dr. Lesta Karo-Karo.
Elevation is 700–1420 metres, and the area of the subdistrict is 93.48 square kilometres. The subdistrict government office is 7.5 km from the Regency government office in Kabanjahe.
List of desa with population (2007):
- Beganding, 1,540
- Serumbia, 583
- Nang Belawan, 956
- Lingga, 3,262
- Lingga Julu, 1,642
- Ndokum Siroga (capital), 1,667
- Surbakti, 2,393
- Tiga Pancur, 954
- Berastepu, 2,247
- Pintu Besi, 253
- Jeraya, 563
- Perteguhen, 853
- Kuta Tengah, 558
- Torong, 110
- Gajah, 1,541
- Bulan Baru, 516
- Gamber, 510
100% of the population of Simpang Empat are of Indonesian citizenship.
There are 14 junior schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school (SMA Negeri Simpang Empat, in Berastepu) in Simpang Empat. 93% of primary-aged children were in primary school.
Ther are 13 mosques, 1 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....
, and 32 churches in Simpang Empat.
Being in the drier highlands, only ladang (dry rice) production is used, and 1,700 hectares were so-cultivated, along with 2,485 hectares of maize. Other agricultural products include coffee beans, chili, potatoes, cabbage, chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage can refer to two distinct varieties of Chinese leaf vegetables used often in Chinese cuisine. These vegetables are both related to the Western cabbage, and are of the same species as the common turnip...
, tomatoes and carrots. There are 3 light industries in Simpang Empat, as well as numerous cottage industry. Most of the subdistrict's roads are tarmac or hard roads, but there are also some unpaved roads in a few areas.