Parapat

Parapat
Village
View of Parapat from Lake Toba
View of Parapat from Lake Toba
Interactive map of Parapat
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceNorth Sumatra
RegencySimalungun Regency
DistrictGirsang Sipangan Bolon
Elevation
900 m (3,000 ft)
Population
 (mid 2025 estimate)
 • Total
12,707
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)

Parapat is a small town and port in North Sumatra province on the edge of Lake Toba, on the Uluan Peninsula where it forms the closest point to Samosir Island. It is the primary transit point by ferry for visitors going across the lake to Samosir Island. The town had a population of 12,707 as at mid 2024 (comprising the three kelurahan of Parapat, Tigaraja and Girsang). Administratively it is part of Girsang Sipangan Bolon District (which comprises the 3 rural villages or desa - Sipangan Bolon and Sipangan Bolon Mekar are both south of Parapat, and Sibaganding is north of Parapat - as well as the 3 kelurahan) all within Simalungun Regency.

Administrative Districts

Parapat kelurahan consists of the following villages:

Port

The birdeye view of Parapat

In Parapat, Ajibata ferry port provides transportation to Samosir Island; it is the most direct route from Medan and the east.

Parapat is very famous for the beauty of Lake Toba. This town is a famous tourist attraction in North Sumatra. In fact, in the 1990s it became a favorite destination for foreign tourists. However, in 1997, there was a financial crisis that made some tourists reluctant to travel to this place. However, the Parapat community and the government are striving to advance Parapat's tourism industry.

Transportation

Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport is located about 47 mi (76 km) distance from Parapat town. It is also connected via Trans-Sumatran Highway to Pematang Siantar by a 48 km road.

Places of interest

Panoramic view of Parapat from Lake Toba

References

  1. ↑ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 September 2026, Kecamatan Girsang Sipangan Bolon Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1209050)
  2. ↑ Darman, Herman; Sidi, F. Hasan (2000). An Outline of the Geology of Indonesia. Jakarta: Lereng Nusantara. p. 175. ISBN 978-979-8126-04-8.
  3. ↑ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kecamatan Girsang Sipangan Bolon Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1209050)

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