Kamang Magek Postal Codes: 26152 | Agam, Sumatera Barat

Key Facts

Kamang Magek is a district (kecamatan) located in Agam Regency, within the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Situated in the central part of Agam Regency, Kamang Magek lies approximately 15 kilometers southeast of the regency's capital, Lubuk Basung, and about 80 kilometers north of Padang, the provincial capital. This district covers an area of approximately 75 square kilometers and has a population of around 35,000 people according to recent estimates. Kamang Magek is administratively divided into 7 nagari (traditional Minangkabau villages), which serve as the fundamental administrative units in West Sumatra's unique matrilineal social structure. The district features a predominantly hilly terrain characteristic of the Bukit Barisan mountain range that runs through Sumatra, with elevations ranging from 400 to 800 meters above sea level. The economy is primarily agricultural, with rice cultivation, cinnamon production, and livestock farming being the main economic activities. Kamang Magek maintains strong Minangkabau cultural traditions, particularly in its distinctive rumah gadang (traditional houses) and local customs that have been preserved through generations. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Kamang Magek's constituent nagari, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate accurate addressing and location-based services throughout this district.

Neighboring Regions

• Tilatang Kamang
• Palupuh
• Tanjung Mutiara
• Malalak