Misplaced Pages

Kampar Regency

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.

Kampar is a regency ( kabupaten ) of Riau Province of Indonesia . The regency formerly included a much larger part of Riau Province, but on 4 October 1999 the western districts were split off to form a separate Rokan Hulu Regency , and the eastern districts were split off to form a new Pelalawan Regency . It now has an area of 12,481 km (about 40% of its former area) and had a population of 688,204 at the 2010 Census, and 841,332 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 860,379 (comprising 421,231 males and 439,148 females). The administrative centre of the regency is located at the town of Bangkinang .

#523476

33-486: The regency is bordered by: The Kabun and Tandun Districts of Rokan Hulu Regency form a salient into the west side of the Kampar Regency. The Kampar Regency covers an area of 12,481 km, and is an area that lies between 1 ° 00'40 "north latitude to 0 ° 27'00" south latitude and 100 ° 28'30 "- 101 ° 14'30" east longitude. The Kampar Regency is traversed by two major rivers and several small rivers. These include

66-463: A capacity of 114.240 KWH connected. Other facilities also include telecommunications services (fixed line, mobile phone and internet networks) and water network with a production capacity of 1,532,284 m³. Agriculture Agriculture such as palm oil and rubber, which is one plant that is suitable for land in Kampar regency. Plantation Special plantations for palm oil plantations currently Kampar district has

99-430: A height of 4–6 metres (13–20 ft), accompanied by a loud roaring sound and strong winds. Bono waves can persist for four hours or more, and travel as far upstream as Tanjung Pungai, Meranti, Pelalawan Regency , 60 kilometres (37 mi) inland. Bono is not just one wave but a series of many, sometimes on the left and right river banks and at other times in the middle of the river. The large number of ships sunk in

132-479: A land area of 241.5 thousand hectares with potential for crude palm oil (CPO) as much as 966 thousand tons. Fishery In the field of aquaculture catfish developed through cages (fish pond in the form of rafts) along the Kampar river, seen the number of cages were lined up neatly along the river kampardan the cooperation between the Government of Kampar PT. Benecom with a total investment of Rp. 30 billion of which in

165-550: A means of transportation, clean water sources, fish farms, as well as a source of electrical energy (hydropower Koto Panjang). Kampar Regency has a generally tropical climate, the minimum temperature occurring in November and December amounting to 21 °C. The maximum temperature occurs in July with a temperature of 35 °C. The number of rainy days in 2009, the vast majority were around Bangkinang Seberang and Kampar Kiri. Kampar

198-479: A number of places on the river, such as Tanjung Sebayang, Pulau Muda, Teluk Meranti and Tanjung Pungai, all in Pelalawan Regency. The area can be reached from Pangkalan Kerinci within 4 hours by car, or 3 hours by speedboat. Pangkalan Kerinci can be reached within 90 minutes by car from Pekanbaru or Pekanbaru international airport . The river can also be reached from nearby Singapore. The Bono area

231-464: Is October, when the average temperature is around 26 °C, and the coldest is November, at 22 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2667 mm. The wettest month is November, with an average of 402 mm rainfall, and the driest is June, with 104 mm rainfall. Jami Mosque of Air Tiris Jami Mosque of Air Tiris is a historical congregational mosque in Riau , Indonesia . The mosque

264-422: Is also uniquely constructed by only using pegs and without nails, thus it is built with minimum expenses. The building was originally a site of Air Tiris market on the riverbank which was founded in 1881. The construction of the mosque was carried out jointly by the local people of Air Tiris, led by the local leader Datuk Ongku Mudo Songkal. The architect was H. Burhanuddin and the construction committee involved

297-914: Is close to the Minangkabau society, particularly with the Limopuluah Luhak region. This happens because the new Kampar region apart from Minang since the Japanese colonial period in 1942. According to his H.Takahashi in Japan and Eastern Asia, 1953, the Military Government Kaigun Kampar in Sumatra entered into Shio Riau region as part of a strategy of territorial defense military on the East coast of Sumatra. Furthermore, there are also little ethnic Malays who generally live in

330-627: Is famously known for being built without nails and considered a cultural heritage of the Riau Province. The mosque is located in Air Tiris Village, Kampar Regency , 50 km from Pekanbaru , the capital of Riau Province. The mosque is officially designated as an Object of Cultural Heritage in 2004 based on the decree no. KM.13/PW.007/MKP/2004 adopted by the Minister of Culture and Tourism , I Gede Ardhika . Jami Mosque of Air Tiris

363-514: Is not far from Tesso Nilo National Park and Kerumutan Natural Reserve and local government planned to extend the Bono tourist attraction with ecotourism. The river flows in the central area of Sumatra with predominantly tropical rainforest climate (designated as Af in the Köppen-Geiger climate classification). The annual average temperature in the area is 24 °C. The warmest month

SECTION 10

#1732772581524

396-613: Is on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia , about 800 km northwest of the capital Jakarta . It is a well-known river surfing destination because of its tidal bore , known as Bono. The river originates in the Barisan Mountains of West Sumatra and flows to the island's eastern coast, emptying into the Malacca Strait , directly opposite Singapore . It is the confluence of two tributaries of almost equal size:

429-851: The Kampar Kanan River (or Right Kampar) and the Kampar Kiri River (or Left Kampar). The Kampar Kanan River passes through Lima Puluh Kota Regency and Kampar Regency , while the Kampar Kiri River through Sijunjung Regency , Kuantan Singingi Regency , and Kampar Regency. The tributaries meet in the Langgam District of Pelalawan Regency before flowing into the Malacca Strait as the Kampar River. Koto Panjang, an artificial lake upstream of

462-651: The Kampar River about 413.5 km long with an average depth of 7.7 metres and an average width of 143 metres. All parts of the river are included in Kampar Regency, which includes the districts of XIII Koto Kampar, Bangkinang, Kuok (formerly Bangkinang West), Kampar, Siak Hulu, and Kampar Kiri. The other major river is the Siak River 's upstream part with a length of about 90 km and an average depth of 8–12 metres across Tapung District. The major rivers located in Kampar Regency are partly still functioning well as

495-742: The Districts of Rambah, Tandun, Rokan IV Koto, Kunto Darussalam, Fullness, and Tambusai, and the Vice Regent in Region 2 coordinated the Districts of Langgam, Pangkalan Kuras, Bunut and Kuala Kampar, while the other districts are not included in Regions I & II were directly under the Regent. On 4 October 1999 the Regency was officially split into three, with the former Region I becoming established as

528-499: The Kampar River's estuary has been attributed to the Bono waves, called by locals as "Seven Ghosts", considered to be the incarnation of the seven evil spirits. Although they still used the river as the ground for boating agility tests. The bore is used for river surfing . Surfing the Bono waves is difficult, owing to the quantity of mud in the river. The river is inhabited by crocodiles, so surfers are usually escorted by rescue boats for their safety. The Bono wave can be seen at

561-619: The border areas bordering East with Siak and Pelalawan. Followed by ethnic Javanese majority have settled in Kampar since the colonial period and independence through transmigration programs scattered centers of transmigration settlements. Similarly the Batak ethnic population was found in large enough quantities to work as laborers in the plantation sector and other services. Besides the significant number of migrants of other tribes from West Sumatra Minangkabau who made their living as traders and businessmen. The most densely populated district in mid 2023

594-838: The city of Pekanbaru, which was then confirmed by the Indonesian Government Regulation Number 19 of 1987. In accordance with the Decree of the Governor of the Province of Riau Number: KPTS. 318VII1987 dated July 17, 1987, Kampar District consisted of 19 districts with two Vice Regent. The Vice Regent of Region I was based in Pasir Pangarayan and the Vice Regent of Region II in Pangkalan Kerinci. The Vice Regent in Region I coordinated

627-608: The concept Minang tribe especially in Luhak Limopuluah. Colloquially Kampar language is similar to the Minangkabau language, or the so-called language Ocu one variant which is similar to the language used in Luhak Limopuluah. The language is different accent variants Minangkabau language spoken by the people of Luhak Agam, Tanah Datar Luhak Minangkabau and other coastal areas. In addition, Limo Koto Kampar also has some sorts of traditional musical instruments called Calempong and Oguong. Kampar River The Kampar River

660-513: The future will become a center Kampar catfish with a production of 220 tonnes per day. Kampar Regency has an estimated area of archaeological sites have been there during the Srivijaya namely Muara Takus, this region besides being a cultural heritage area is also a religious tourist destination for Buddhists. In addition Kampar Muslim community, still preserve the tradition Balimau Bakasai i.e. shower bath wash in Kampar River particularly welcome

693-532: The leaders of 24 tribes in the village of Air Tiris. The building is said to be inspired by Demak Mosque in Central Java . The mosque was inaugurated with a qurbani (ritual animal sacrifice) of 10 buffalos. The locals believe the divine power protects the mosque. It is said the Dutch colonial government once attempted to burn the mosque by dousing it with oil, but the mosque stood intact. In 2016, there

SECTION 20

#1732772581524

726-436: The male population to the female population) thus was 105.2 in 2020. The official estimate in mid 2023 was 860,379 persons, comprising 421,231 males and 439,148 females. The Kampar population are Austronesian who often refer to themselves as Ughang Ocu, spread over most of Kampar region with Tribal Domo, Malay, Piliong / Piliang, Mandailiong, Putopang, Caniago, Kampai, Bendang, etc. In history, ethnicity, customs, and their culture

759-645: The month of Ramadan. Then there is also the tradition that is the tradition Ma'awuo fish catch fish together (fishing ban) once a year, especially in the area of Lake Bokuok (District of Mine) and Subayang River in the village of Domo (Kampar Kiri Hulu). Kampar culture can not be separated from the influence of Minangkabau, which is identical with the title Limo Koto Kampar and formerly part of Pagaruyung. Limo Koto consists of Kuok, Salo, Bangkinang, Air Tiris and Rumbio. There are many tribal are still preserved to this day, including kinship models of maternal lines (matrilineal). The concept of custom and tradition together with

792-504: The new Rokan Hulu Regency , and the former Region II being established as the new Pelalawan Regency . Formerly consisting of 12 and then of 19 districts ( kecamatan ), a 20th and a 21st district have since been created. Kampar Regency is divided into twenty-one districts ( kecamatan ), as a result of the reorganisation of the previous twelve districts. The districts (with their administrative centres) are tabulated below with their areas and their 2010 and 2020 Census populations, together with

825-861: The official estimates as at mid 2023. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (a total of 242 rural desa and 8 urban kelurahan ), and its post code. Notes: (a) including one kelurahan (the district admin centre). (b) 2010 population included in that for XIII Koto Kampar, from which it was split. (c) formerly named Bangkinang Barat. (d) including 2 kelurahan - Bangkinang and Langgini. (e) also called Bangkinang Seberang. (f) including 2 kelurahan - Pasir Sialang and Pulau. (g) formerly named Kampar Timur. The Census of Kampar Regency in 2010 recorded 688,204 persons, which consisted of 354,836 males and 333,368 females. The Census in 2020 recorded 841,332 persons, which consisted of 431,295 males and 410,037 females. Sex ratio (the ratio of

858-524: The population (67.22%) work in agriculture, plantation and forestry. Only a small fraction (12:22%) were working in the sector of Electricity, Gas and Water, as well as government. As one of the largest area in the province of Riau, Kampar ongoing basis to improve the facilities and infrastructure such as road network (1856.56 km), electricity (72.082 KWH) with 5 units of diesel power plant Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) in Koto length that produces energy with

891-507: The regency. Subsequent Christian religions are the second largest, accounting for 8.6%. Moslems were the highest in Siak Hulu District with as many as 63,511 people in 2010, although in general, all districts in Kampar have a Muslim majority. Jami Mosque of Air Tiris is one of the oldest mosques in Kampar Regency. Kampar Regency still has a lot of potential that can be exploited, especially in agriculture and aquaculture. Most of

924-420: The river, is the reservoir for a hydroelectric generating plant with a capacity of 114 MW. A large tidal bore that can include breaking waves occurs on the river. It is known as Bono , which means true . The river widens as it approaches the sea, and its water volume increases as it is joined by tributaries. During the rainy season, normally November to December, the volume is greatly increased, and

957-468: The shallow estuary becomes even wider. Upstream the river's cross-section changes suddenly, becoming much narrower. The bore is caused by sea water from a high tide flowing upstream from the wide, shallow estuary into the rapidly narrowing channel, meeting the river water flowing downstream. The waves can travel from the sea at speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph), and when sea water at full tide combines with heavy rain upstream they can reach

990-561: Was Rumbio Jaya District with 216.0 inhabitants per km, followed by Tambang District with 214.1 inhabitants per km and Kampar District with 189.2 inhabitants per km. The three most sparsely populated districts were Kampar Kiri Hulu with a density of only 9.8 inhabitants per km, Kampar Kiri Hilir with 19.2 inhabitants per km and XIII Koto Kampar with 19.7 inhabitants per km. Kampar Regency has a resident Muslim majority, with minorities of Protestants, Catholics, Buddhists, and Hindus. Islam accounts for nearly 90% of total religious adherents throughout

1023-556: Was a severe flood, with the surrounding area submerged in water, but the water did not rise in the mosque compound. There are several artifacts inside the mosque that locals believe endowed by divine power, including two wooden pillars of the mosque as well as a sacred stone in the shape of a buffalo head. The mosque is a popular destination for the locals, especially during the Islamic holidays of Isra and Miraj , Maulid Nabi , and Eid al-Fitr . Recently, many international tourists visit

Kampar Regency - Misplaced Pages Continue

1056-442: Was built in 1901 and inaugurated in 1904, and it is the oldest mosque in Kampar Regency. It was built with a blend of Malay and Chinese architectural styles, with a three-tiered roof in the shape of a pyramid. Originally, the entire building was made of wood, including the roof, but today the roof is replaced with a tin roof. The building has 40 wooden pillars, which symbolize the minimum number of people required for Friday prayer . It

1089-458: Was originally located in the province of Central Sumatra, established pursuant to Law No. 12 of 1956 with the capital Bangkinang. Then it was moved into Riau province, based on the Law on Emergency Number 19 Year 1957 and confirmed by Law No. 61 1958. Subsequently, for the development of the city of Pekanbaru, Kampar local government agreed to give up some of its territory for the purposes of expansion of

#523476