Merangin Regency

Lambang (symbol) of Merangin

Location of Merangin Regency in Jambi province

Merangin is a regency (kabupaten) of Jambi Province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. At the 2010 Census, Merangin had a population of 336,050; the latest estimate (for January 2014) is 367,708.^[1]

Merangin Geopark

Merangin Geopark has been proposed to UNESCO to be a World's Heritage Merangin Geopark and UNESCO team has visited Merangin Geopark. The geopark has Araucarioxylon fossil tree complete with the root of 300 million years, the oldest in Asia. Today the ancient Merangin River is usually used for white water sports.^[2]

References

↑ Estimasi Penduduk Menurut Umur Tunggal, Tahun 2014
↑ Deddy (November 20, 2014). "Warga Jepang Buru Batuan Purba Geopark".

External links

Official website

Regencies and cities of Jambi

Capital: Jambi

Regencies	Batang Hari Bungo Kerinci Merangin Muaro Jambi Sarolangun East Tanjung Jabung West Tanjung Regency Tebo

Cities	Jambi Sungai Penuh

See also: List of regencies and cities of Indonesia

Coordinates: 2°12′10″S 102°03′14″E / 2.20278°S 102.05389°E / -2.20278; 102.05389

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