Country Indonesia Time zone WIB (UTC+7) Area 8,216 km² Population 377,232 (2010) | Capital Siak Sri Indrapura Website www.siakkab.go.id Province Riau | |
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Points of interest Istana Siak Sri Indrapura, Taman Ekowisata Mangrov, Taman Hutan Raya Sult, Queen Star Water Park, museum Balai Rung Sri | ||
Siak (Jawi: سياق), is a regency (kabupaten) of Riau Province, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 8,216.06 km² and population of 377,232 at the 2010 Census. The northern part of this regency is covered by the Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve.
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Map of Siak Regency, Riau, Indonesia
Previously the area was part of the Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura. At the beginning of the independence of Indonesia, Sultan Syarif Kasim II, the Sultan of Siak was the last state to join the kingdom of the Republic of Indonesia. Later this region into an area under the Siak Kewedanan Bengkalis which later changed its status to the District Siak. In 1999 under Law No. 53 of 1999, increased its status to its capital Siak Siak Sri Indrapura.
Air
Go to Pekanbaru, from Siak can through the river from Siak Siak Sri Indrapura Port, there is usually a boat that operates every 4-5 times a week with a travel time of about 2–4 hours. in addition to pekanbaru, this port also has other destination like Bengkalis, Selat Panjang, and Batam (via Buton Bengkalis).
Land
Other than the path of the river, Siak can also be passed through the road, From Pekanbaru about 3–4 hours journey. In addition Siak has a bridge that connects the Siak with its capital which is named Tengku Agung Sultana Latifah one of the names of the sultanate siak. This bridge was inaugurated on 11 August 2007 and was crowned as the grandest bridge until 2010, after the longest bridge Suramadu Bridge in Surabaya finished construction.
Tourism
Siak tours include Siak Sri Indrapura Palace, is a historic palace for the Sultanate of Siak. The palace is very famous, so many tourists who visit to see the grandeur of the palace and Goodies kingdom like golden chair belonging to the sultan, the royal dining chairs and other historical objects. This palace is opened from 10 am to 4 pm.
The regency is divided into 13 districts (kecamatan). The seat of the regency is located at Siak Sri Indrapura.