Salapian

Salapian Subdistrict
Kecamatan Salapian
Subdistrict
Coordinates: ID 3°50′N 98°0′E / 3.833°N 98.000°E / 3.833; 98.000
Country  Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
Regency Langkat Regency
Capital Minta Kasih
Area
  Total 511.1 km2 (197.3 sq mi)
Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
Population (2007)
  Total 51,114
  Density 100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Ethnic groups (2007)[1]
  Javanese 56.2%
  Malay 1.1%
  Batak Karo 37.5%
  Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun 1.8%
  Batak Mandailing 0.7%
  Others 2.7%
Religious affiliations (2007)[1]
  Islam 81.4%
  Protestant 13.7%
  Roman Catholic 1.6%
  Buddhism 0.2%
  Hindu 0.0%
  Others 3.1%
Time zone WIB (UTC+7)
Distance from Regency capital to subdistrict capital 55km

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 mushollas, 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.[1]

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