Based on the decree of the Military Governor of Central Sumatra Number: 10/GM/STE/49 dated 9 November 1949, Kampar Regency was one area in Riau Province of which the capital was Pekanbaru.

Given the extent of Kampar Regency, moving the Capital to Bangkinang increased efficiency and improved the management of government services to the public.

The future prospects Kampar Regency may no longer be developed well from Pekanbaru.

Bangkinang is located in the middle of Kampar Regency, which made it easier to implement services to all districts.

Bangkinang has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy rainfall all year round.