Tulang Bawang Regency

Tulang Bawang Regency (Lampungnese: ) is a regency (kabupaten) of Lampung Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 3,466.32 square kilometres (1,338.35 sq mi) and had a population of 397,906 at the 2010 Census;[2] the latest official estimate (as at mid 2018) is 450,902.[3][1] The regency seat is Menggala, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) from the provincial capital of Bandar Lampung. The regency takes its name from the Tulang Bawang River which flows through the province.

Tulang Bawang Regency

(Kabupaten Tulang Bawang)
Regency
Tulang Bawang River near Menggala
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Sai Bumi Nengah Nyappur
(English: one land, friendly getting along)
Location within Lampung
Tulang Bawang Regency
Location in Southern Sumatra, Sumatra and Indonesia
Tulang Bawang Regency
Tulang Bawang Regency (Sumatra)
Tulang Bawang Regency
Tulang Bawang Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 4.3176618°S 105.5005569°E / -4.3176618; 105.5005569
Country Indonesia
ProvinceLampung
Regency seatMenggala
Government
 • RegentWinarti
 • Vice RegentHendriwansyah
Area
 • Total3,466.32 km2 (1,338.35 sq mi)
Population
 (for mid 2018)(2019)[1]
 • Total450,902
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Human Development Index
(2019)[1]
 • HDI (2019)0.682 Medium
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Postcode
345xx and 346xx
Area code(+62) 736
Vehicle registrationBE
Websitetulangbawangkab.go.id

Administrative districts

The Regency comprises fifteen districts (kecamatan) which are listed below with their areas and populations at the 2010 Census.[1] and (provisionally) for 2020.

District Area
(in km2)		 Population
2010 Census		 Population
2020		 Population
density
Banjar Agung230.8835,34942,495186
Banjar Margo132.9536,61439,465117
Banjar Baru114.4713,01215,679296
Dente Teladas685.6559,06653,39077
Gedung Aji114.4712,02314,754128
Gedung Aji Baru95.3620,73025,339265
Gedung Meneng657.0737,02433,26550
Meraksa Aji94.7112,89415,820167
Menggala344.0041,10950,282145
Menggala Timur
(East Menggala)		193.5311,81315,48079
Penawar Aji104.4516,98820,975200
Penawar Tama210.5325,79131,886151
Rawa Pitu169.1815,88318,492109
Rawajitu Selatan
(South Rawajitu)		123.9430,75631,194251
Rawajitu Timur
(East Rawajitu)		176.7528,85416,85695
Totals3,466.32397,906425,372122.7

Economy

Major crops include rice, orange (a growing sector), corn, cassava, soy bean and zallaca palm fruit. As of 2010, the area under plantation in the regency is 298.943 hectares (738.70 acres), mainly rubber, coconut, oil palm and sugar cane.[4] It is particularly known though for its shrimp industry.[4]

References
  1. "Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Dalam Angka 2020". www.tulangbawangkab.bps.go.id. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2020.
  4. "Profile of Regency of Tulang Bawang". Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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