Toba Regency is a landlocked regency in North Sumatra. Its seat is Balige. The regency covers an area of 2,021.8 square kilometres; it had a population of 173,129 at the 2010 census[2] and 206,199 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 219,580 (comprising 109,884 males and 109,696 females).[1] Although landlocked, the regency includes the eastern shore of the vast inland Lake Toba.
Toba Regency
Kabupaten Toba | |
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 Office building of Toba Regency | |
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| Motto: "Tampakna do Rantosna, Rim ni Tahi do Gogona"
("If together in one spirit and purpose, then everything could be achieved.") | |
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| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Balige |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Effendi Sintong Panangian Napitupulu |
| • Vice Regent | Audi Murphy Sitorus |
| • Chairman of Council of Representatives | Effendi S. Panangian Napitupulu (Golkar) |
| • Vice Chairmen of Council of Representatives | Candrow Manurung (Nasdem) and Mangatas Silaen (PDI-P) |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,021.8 km2 (780.6 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2025 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 219,580 |
| • Density | 108.61/km2 (281.29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | tobasamosirkab.go.id |
The regency was originally created on 23 November 1998 from the northern districts of North Tapanuli Regency, and was formerly known as Toba Samosir Regency, even after its western part was split off as Samosir Regency on 18 December 2003 (apart from Muara District, which remained part of North Tapanuli), until the residual regency's name was officially shortened in 2020.[4]
Administrative districts
editThe regency is divided administratively into sixteen districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as of mid 2025.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (231 rural desa and 13 urban kelurahan), and its post code:
| Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2025 | Admin centre | No. of Villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.12.01 | Balige | 91.05 | 36,653 | 44,635 | 47,999 | Balige | 35 (a) | 22311 -22316 |
| 12.12.22 | Tampahan | 24.45 | 4,290 | 5,141 | 5,486 | Gurgur | 6 | 22312 |
| 12.12.02 | Laguboti | 73.90 | 18,359 | 22,397 | 24,107 | Laguboti | 23 (b) | 22381 |
| 12.12.04 | Habinsaran | 408.70 | 15,453 | 17,869 | 18,741 | Parsoburan | 22 (c) | 22383 |
| 12.12.06 | Borbor | 176.65 | 6,790 | 8,299 | 8,941 | Borbor | 15 | 22383 |
| 12.12.21 | Nassau | 335.50 | 7,219 | 9,173 | 10,070 | Lumban Rau Tengah | 10 | 22383 |
| 12.12.03 | Silaen | 172.58 | 12,105 | 14,143 | 14,908 | Silaen | 23 | 22382 |
| 12.12.19 | Sigumpar | 25.20 | 7,404 | 8,599 | 9,038 | Sigumpar | 10 (d) | 22380 |
| 12.12.07 | Porsea | 37.88 | 12,810 | 14,669 | 15,045 | Porsea | 17 (e) | 22384 |
| 12.12.05 | Pintu Pohan Meranti | 277.27 | 7,070 | 7,346 | 7,522 | Pintu Pohan | 7 | 22384 |
| 12.12.20 | Siantar Narumonda | 22.20 | 5,714 | 7,435 | 8,153 | Narumonda I | 14 | 22384 |
| 12.12.24 | Parmaksian | 45.98 | 10,275 | 11,556 | 11,823 | Pangombusan | 11 | 22384 |
| 12.12.09 | Lumban Julu | 90.90 | 8,150 | 9,953 | 10,718 | Lumban Julu | 12 | 22388 |
| 12.12.10 | Uluan | 109.00 | 6,983 | 9,680 | 9,968 | Lumban Binanga | 17 | 22385 |
| 12.12.08 | Ajibata | 52.80 | 7,221 | 9,420 | 10,473 | Pardamean Ajibata | 10 (f) | 22386 |
| 12.12.23 | Bonatua Lunasi | 57.74 | 6,632 | 5,884 | 6,588 | Lumban Lubu | 12 | 22387 |
| Totals | 2,021.80 | 173,129 | 206,199 | 219,580 | Balige | 244 |
Notes: (a) comprising 6 kelurahan (Balige I, Balige III, Lumban Dolok Haumabange, Napitupulu Bagasan, Pardede Onan and Sangkar Nihuta) and 29 desa. (b) including the kelurahan of Pasar Laguboti.
(c) including the kelurahan of Parsoburan Tengah. (d) including the kelurahan of Sigumpar Dangsina.
(e) comprising 3 kelurahan (Parparean III, Pasar Porsea and Patane III) and 14 desa. (f) including the kelurahan of Parsaoran Ajibata.
Orchid Paradise
editTwo scientists explored the Eden Park tourist forest in Sionggang village in Toba Regency for four years and have successfully identified almost 200 new species of forest orchids. The area is an orchid paradise, in which thousands of other orchid species can be found.[5]
Sigura-Gura waterfall
editSigura-gura waterfall, which is the highest waterfall in Indonesia at 250 metres (820 ft) tall, is located 250 kilometres (160 mi) from Medan or a 2 to 3 hour long drive. Below the waterfall, one can do White water rafting.[6]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Toba Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1206)
- 1 2 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- 1 2 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ↑ "Peraturan Pemerintah No. 14 Tahun 2020 (Government Regulation No. 14/2020)" (PDF) (in Indonesian).
- ↑ "Scene: Toba 'orchid paradise' yields 200 new species". October 24, 2011.
- ↑ "Air Terjun Sigura-Gura" (in Indonesian). March 27, 2013.
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