Atar, Padang Ganting
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Atar | |
|---|---|
  Atar Location of Atar in Sumatra | |
| Coordinates: 0°31′45″S 100°44′47″E / 0.52917°S 100.74639°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | West Sumatra |
| Regency | Tanah Datar Regency |
| District | Padang Ganting |
| Area | |
• Total | 50.25 km2 (19.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
• Total | 4,908 |
| • Density | 97.67/km2 (253.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Western Indonesia Time) |
Atar (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈat̪ar]) is a nagari (settlement) in Padang Ganting, Tanah Datar Regency, in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra, with a population of just under 5,000 people.
Atar is located approximately 23 km (10 mi) away from the regency capital at Batusangkar, and is one of two nagari in Padang Ganting. It is the larger nagari, although less populated, making up 50.25 km2 (19.40 sq mi) out of 83.5 km2 (32.2 sq mi) area of Padang Ganting. Atar is further subdivided into three Jorong or neighborhoods: Lareh Nan Panjang, Taratak VIII, and Taratak XII.[1]
In the past, Atar was merged with Padang Ganting as one nagari, although it later split off.[2] During the Padri War, Muslim clerical forces based in Atar would launch raids against traditional Minangkabau aristocrats in Padang Ganting.[3]
Demographics
Atar has a population of 4,908 in 2019 according to Statistics Indonesia, making up 1,393 households. The gender ratio is 92.[1] The largest proportion of the workforce is employed in agriculture, with natural rubber being a common commodity.[4]