West Nias Regency
West Nias Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Nias Barat) is a regency in North Sumatra province of Indonesia. The regency seat is Lahomi. It covers the western portion of Nias Island. The Regency covers an area of 520.34 km2, and had a population of 81,807 at the 2010 Census;[1] the latest official estimate (as at 2019) was 82,150. This regency was founded in 2008 by UU No.46 Tahun 2008; formerly, the area was part of Nias Regency.
West Nias Regency
(Kabupaten Nias Barat) | |
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 Seal | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Lahömi |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Faduhusi Daely |
| • Vice Regent | Khenoki Waruwu |
| • Chairman of Council of Representatives | Evolut Zebua (PDI-P) |
| • Vice Chairmen of Council of Representatives | Haogömanö Gulö (People's Conscience Party) and Tolosökhi Halawa (Nasdem) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 520.34 km2 (200.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 82,150 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | niasbaratkab.go.id |
Borders
West Nias Regency is bordered by:[2]
- North: Tugala Oyo District of North Nias Regency;
- South: Lolowa'u District of South Nias Regency;
- East: Botomuzoi, Hili Serangkai, Gido, and Ma'u Districts of Nias Regency;
- West: Indian Sea.
Administration
The regency is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas (in km2) and their 2010 Census populations,[1] together with the latest estimate as at 2019,[3] their administrative centres and the number of villages within each district. The districts are sub-divided into 105 villages.[4]
| Name | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010[1] | Pop'n Estimate 2019[5] | Admin centre | Number of villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirombu* | 118.79 | 9,478 | 9,840 | Tetesua | 25 |
| Lahomi | 88.39 | 7,548 | 7,920 | Sitolubanua | 11 |
| Ulu Moro'o | 28.58 | 7,666 | 8,640 | Lawelu | 5 |
| Lolofitu Moi | 53.84 | 13,674 | 9,580 | Lolofitu | 8 |
| Mandrehe Utara (North Mandrehe) | 39.56 | 7,920 | 8,250 | Lahagu | 12 |
| Mandrehe | 77.59 | 18,697 | 20,070 | Fadoro | 20 |
| Mandrehe Barat (West Mandrehe) | 61.29 | 7,384 | 7,820 | Lasarafaga | 14 |
| Moro'o | 52.30 | 9,440 | 10,030 | Hilifadolo | 10 |
- Sirombu District includes the offshore Hinako Islands.
References
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- West Nias Regency Profile (in Indonesian)
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2019.
- [Main Book of Code and Data of the Indonesian's Provinces, Regencies/Cities, and Sub-districts of Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs]
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2019
