This study aims to examine the role of the Datuak in building social solidarity in Nagari Koto Panjang, Payakumbuh City, West Sumatera. In the Minangkabau community, which is rich in traditional values, the Datuak functions as a leader in adat, spirituality, and as a mediator in maintaining harmony and solidarity among residents. Using the role theory framework by Soerjono Soekanto, this resear…