Salimpaung Postal Codes: 27262 to 27263 | Tanah Datar, Sumatera Barat

Key Facts

Salimpaung is a kecamatan (district) located in the Tanah Datar Regency of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. Situated in the heart of the Minangkabau Highlands, this administrative district lies approximately 15 kilometers southeast of Batusangkar, the regency capital. Salimpaung covers an area of roughly 85 square kilometers and serves as home to approximately 35,000 residents who primarily engage in agriculture, particularly rice cultivation in the fertile valleys between volcanic hills. The district is administratively divided into 12 nagari (traditional villages) that preserve strong Minangkabau cultural traditions, including the distinctive rumah gadang architecture and matrilineal social structures. Salimpaung's landscape is characterized by rolling hills, rice paddies, and several small rivers that flow through the region, supporting both irrigation and local fisheries. The district's economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice, cinnamon, and cloves being major crops, while some residents also engage in small-scale trade and handicraft production. For those seeking to access postal services or send correspondence to this region, detailed postal code information is available for each of Salimpaung's 12 nagari to ensure accurate mail delivery throughout the district.

Neighboring Regions

• Sungayang
• Lima Kaum
• Batipuh
• Pariangan
• Rambatan
• Padang Ganting