Lima Puluh Kota Regency (meaning fifty towns in the Malay language) is a regency (kabupaten) of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. It has an area of 3,273.40 km2 and a population of 348,249 according to the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 383,525 according to the 2020 census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 406,228 (comprising 202,793 males and 203,435 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1308) The regency seat is the town of Sarilamak (in Harau District).
Administration Lima Puluh Kota Regency is divided into thirteen districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census and the 2020 census, together with the official estimates as of mid 2025.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1308) The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the numbers of administrative villages (nagari) in each district, and its post codes.
Name of District(kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'n 2010 census Pop'n 2020 census Pop'n mid 2025 estimateAdmincentreNo.ofvillagesPostcode Payakumbuh (a) 59.59 32,232 37,297 39,571 Kota Baru Simalangggang 726251 Akabiluru 111.31 25,419 28,558 30,665 Sariak Laweh 726252 Luak 45.98 25,458 28,133 30,174 Pakan Sabtu 426261 Lareh Sago Halaban 217.49 34,776 38,524 41,329 Pakan Raba'a 826262 Situjuah Limo Nagari 75.58 20,313 23,274 24,425 Situjuah Banda Dalam 526250 Harau 310.53 46,718 55,451 58,961 Tanjung Pati 1126271 Guguak 95.27 33,980 35,878 37,476 Danguang-Dangaung 526253 Mungka 149.57 25,032 27,024 28,671 Padang Loweh 526254 Suliki 144.25 14,294 14,895 15,557 Suliki 626255 Bukik Barisan (b) 336.08 21,899 22,867 24,252 Banja Loweh 526257 Gunung Omeh (c) 147.33 12,516 14,019 14,694 Koto Tinggi 326256 Kapur IX 834.61 27,504 28,191 29,624 Muaro Paiti 726273 Pangkalan Koto Baru 745.81 28,414 29,414 30,829 Pangkalan 626272 Totals 3,273.40 348,555 383,525 406,228 Sarilamak 79
Notes: (a) meaning grassy swamp in the Minangkabau language; Payakumbuh District is not to be confused with Payakumbuh city, which is an enclave within the regency but no longer administratively part of it. (b) meaning row of hills in the Minangkabau language. (c) meaning golden mountain in the Minangkabau language.
Harau Canyon Harau Canyon is known as the Indonesian Yosemite. There are four waterfalls here with heights of 50 - 90 metres. The cliffs are around 80 to 300 metres high and (rope) climbing guides are available.
Butterfly Park Since 1 January 2012, Aka Barayun Butterfly Park near Harau Canyon has opened for free. Butterfly breeding cages are still in preparation along with some animals as a mini zoo.
Kelok Sembilan Bridge
Kelok Sembilan Bridge which connects West Sumatra Province and Riau Province at 143-148 kilometres was officially opened on 31 October 2013. Kelok Sembilan Bridge is also called Kelok Sembilan Overpass, because it is over the old Kelok 44. The first stage of the bridge is 720 metres with a 4 kilometre long access road, the second stage is a 250 metre bridge with a 1 kilometre access road. The bridge is estimated to save vehicle and passenger costs of up to Rp134.5 billion per year. The bridge itself cost Rp550 billion ($49.5 million).
References
External links Official website