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Also known as Kecamatan Sipirok, Sipirok District

Sipirok is a town in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and the seat (capital) of South Tapanuli Regency. It is known for the Batu Jomba Sipirok, a badly maintained highway which becomes difficult and dangerous during wet weather.

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Instance of
kecamatan
Country
Indonesia
Located in
South Tapanuli
Elevation
1041
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Capital of
South Tapanuli
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Kecamatan Sipirok, Tapanuli Selatan (01).jpg
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Sipirok
Statistics Indonesia area code
1203110
name
Sipirok
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Sipirok is a town in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and the seat (capital) of South Tapanuli Regency. It is known for the Batu Jomba Sipirok, a badly maintained highway which becomes difficult and dangerous during wet weather.

==Notable residents== Hasjrul Harahap, Minister of Forestry (1993-1998) Mangaradja Soeangkoepon, (1885-1946) Volksraad member Abdul Rasjid, native physician and Volksraad member , Indonesian actor and comedian

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