 The biggest town in Salapian is Tanjung Langkat, on the road between Medan, Binjai, Kuala and Bohorok.The subdistrict is fairly large (511 square km), and the majority of roads are mere dirt tracks, with many in terrible condition.It borders Selesai to the north, Karo Regency to the south, Kuala and Selesai to the east, and Bohorok to the west.