Agam Regency
Agam Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Agam) is a regency of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 2,226.27 km2 and had a population of 454,853 at the 2010 census and 529,138 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 540,905. The regency seat is the town of Lubuk Basung. Bukittinggi city is surrounded by this regency but is not administratively included in it.
Agam Regency
Kabupaten Agam | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Tali Tigo Sapilin (Three ropes in a bond, i.e. three leadership components of the people forming a unity) | |
Location within West Sumatra | |
| Coordinates: 0.266667°S 100°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Lubuk Basung |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Indra Catri |
| • Vice Regent | Trianda Farhan Satria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,226.27 km2 (859.57 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,891 m (9,485 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
| • Total | 540,905 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 752 |
| Website | agamkab |
Lake Maninjau, a crater lake, is a well-known landmark of the regency, and is used as a site for paragliding. This lake is also a primary tourist destination in West Sumatra.
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