North Musi Rawas Regency
North Musi Rawas Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara abbreviation Muratara) is a regency of South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. It takes its name from the two main river which drain that area, Musi River and Rawas River. This regency was created on 10 June 2013 by splitting off the seven northernmost districts of Musi Rawas Regency.
North Musi Rawas Regency
(Kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara) Muratara | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Muratara | |
| Motto(s): Malay: Berselang Serundingan Indonesian: Kebersamaan Kesepakatan English: Togetherness in the one Consensus | |
 Location of North Musi Rawas Regency in red | |
| Coordinates: 2.4853°S 103.2935°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Sumatra |
| Province | South Sumatra |
| Historic residency | Palembang Residency |
| Established | 2013 |
| Founded by | Government of Indonesia |
| Regency seat | Rupit |
| Government | |
| • Type | Regency Government |
| • Regent | Syarif Hidayat |
| • Vice Regent | Devi Suhartoni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,008.66 km2 (2,319.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 188,861 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (81/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicity | Malay and Others |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Standard Time) |
| Postcode | 316xx |
| Area code | (+62) 733 |
| Website | muratarakab.go.id/ |
The new regency borders Jambi province to the north, Musi Banyuasin Regency to the east, Musi Rawas Regency to the south, and Bengkulu province to the west.[2] It covers an area of 6,008.66 km2 and had a population of 169,432 at the 2010 Census[3] and 188,861 at the 2020 Census.[4] The administrative centre is the town of Rupit.
Administrative districts
The new Regency comprises seven of the districts (kecamatan) which were previously part of Musi Rawas Regency. These seven districts are listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[5] and 2020 Census,[6] together with the locations of the district administrative centres:
| Name | Area in km2. | Population Census 2010 | Population Census 2020 | Administrative centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulu Rawas | 1,452.88 | 10,772 | 12,034 | Muara Kulam |
| Karang Jaya | 1,408.03 | 27,855 | 30,191 | Karang Jaya |
| Rawas Ulu | 498.17 | 31,037 | 33,945 | Pasar Surulangun |
| Rupit | 409.76 | 31,602 | 37,862 | Muara Rupit |
| Karang Dapo | 548.76 | 17,720 | 20,302 | Karang Dapo |
| Rawas Ilir | 1,088.13 | 28,178 | 28,454 | Bingin Teluk |
| Nibung | 602.93 | 22,268 | 26,073 | Karya Makmur |
| Total Regency | 6,008.66 | 169,432 | 188,861 |
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- "Home". muratarakab.go.id.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
