| Native name | Taroetoeng |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 2°01′N 98°58′E |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Regency | North Tapanuli |
| Camat | Renhart Doharta Lumbantobing[1] |
| Area total | 110,64 km² |
| Population total | 44523[2] |
| Population as of | 2024 |
| Population density | 11 km² |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
Tarutung (Dutch: Taroetoeng) is a district, town and the administrative capital (Regency seat) of North Tapanuli Regency (Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara), North Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Tarutung in the Batak language means "durian" and town was named after the durian trees that grow there.
References
- ^ "Daftar JPTP, Pimpinan OPD, Kabag Setda, dan Camat Se-Kab. Tapanuli Utara (Data 31-01-2024)". bkpsdm.taputkab.go.id. 31 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Visualisasi Data Kependudukan - Kementerian Dalam Negeri 2024" (Visual). www.dukcapil.kemendagri.go.id. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2024.