Rengat (Jawi: رڠات ) is a kecamatan (subdistrict) in Riau province of Indonesia and it is the capital (seat) of Indragiri Hulu Regency.
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Coordinates: 0°22′30″S 102°32′49″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | Riau |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
Airport | Japura Airport |
The WWF keeps a conservation forest (it is named "Bukit Tiga Puluh") near the town, but the conservation area is no longer well-protected. Many companies take the nature resources from the forest without legal permit.
Rengat is a city in the province of Riau, Indonesia and Indragiri Hulu regency capital. The city is traversed by the Indragiri River. Native to this area is the Talang Mamak tribe. Some other tribes as ethnic immigrants in Rengat include: Malay, Minang, Batak, Tionghuoa, and Sunda.
In 1949, during the Indonesian National Revolution, Dutch paratroopers massacred perhaps some thousands of people in Rengat according to Indonesian sources. Dutch documents show that 80 inhabitants were killed.[1]
A monument is dedicated to the victims of the Rengat Massacre, including the father of famed author Chairil Anwar.[2]
Rengat typical fruit is kedondong. In the city center there is an hour and a sculptured monument with amra fruit on it. Dodoo amra fruit is processed products are also preferred.
Star hotels in Rengat, among others:
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Danau Raja Hotel Rengat | ★★★ |
Some interesting places in Rengat, among others:[3]
Rengat is also the name of a male Sumatran tiger at the Toronto Zoo.
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