Solok Regency

Solok Regency is an inland regency (kabupaten) of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It covers an area of 3,738 km2 and had a population of 348,566 at the 2010 Census and 391,497 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 397,829 - comprising 200,218 males and 197,611 females. The administrative centre of the regency is the town of Arosuka, in Gunung Talang District. The city of Solok is administratively separate from the Regency (although almost totally enclaved geographically within the regency) and its area and population are not included in these totals.

This article is about the regency of Solok in West Sumatra. For the city of Solok in West Sumatra, see Solok.
Solok Regency
Kabupaten Solok
Regency
Ayam kukuak balenggek statue in Arosuka
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Alue jo patuik
Location within West Sumatra
Solok Regency
Location in Sumatra and Indonesia
Solok Regency
Solok Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 0.96667°S 100.81667°E / -0.96667; 100.81667
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Sumatra
Regency seatArosuka
Government
 • RegentGusmal
 • Vice RegentYulfadri Nurdin
Area
 • Total3,738.0 km2 (1,443.2 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)
 • Total397,829
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 755
Websitesolokkab.go.id
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