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
edit- Hasjrul Harahap, Minister of Forestry (1993-1998)[1]
- Mangaradja Soeangkoepon, (1885-1946) Volksraad member
- Abdul Rasjid, native physician and Volksraad member
- Ucok Baba, Indonesian actor and comedian
References
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1°37′N 99°16′E / 1.617°N 99.267°E
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