Nagari

A nagari is a historical Minangkabau geographic polity in comprising several matrilineal clans. Since the independence of Indonesia in 1945, which covers the Sumatran Minang homelands, nagari has also lent itself as a modern semi-autonomous regional administrative unit.
  • Hamlet
  • …lies at an elevation of around 530 metres (1,750 feet)
  • …is also known as “nagari of Sumatera Barat Province”
  • Description: semi-autonomous Minangkabau people regional administrative unit in West Sumatra, Indonesia

Places of Interest

Highlights include Museum Rumah Kelahiran Buya Hamka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bayua and Tigo Balai.
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Latitude
-0.34409° or 0° 20′ 39″ south
Longitude
100.2304° or 100° 13′ 49″ east
Open location code
6PF2M64J+95
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Turkish—“Nagari” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “nagari”
  • French: “Nagari”
  • German: “Nagari”
  • Indonesian: “Nagari”
  • Japanese: “ナガリ”
  • Javanese: “Nagari”
  • Malay: “Nagari”
  • Malay: “ناݢاري”
  • Minangkabau: “Nagari”
  • Russian: “нагари”
  • Slovenian: “Nagari”
  • Spanish: “Nagari”
  • Sundanese: “Nagari”
  • Turkish: “nagari”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Labuah and Batu Ajuang.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include museum Buya Hamka and puskesmas maninjau.

West Sumatra: Highlights

Learn more about Padang and Bukittinggi.
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