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[2] and 89,994 at the 2020 Census.[3] The official estimate as at mid 2022 was 91,346.[4] This regency was created on 29 October 2008 (as well as a North Nias Regency) by UU (Law) No.46 Tahun (Year) 2008; previously, the area was the central-western part of Nias Regency.
West Nias Regency
(Kabupaten Nias Barat) | |
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 Seal | |
| Motto(s): Hasambua (Only One) | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Lahömi |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Khenoki Waruwu |
| • Vice Regent | Era Era Hia |
| • 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 (mid 2022 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 91,346 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | niasbaratkab.go.id |
Borders
West Nias Regency is bordered by:[5]
- North: North Nias Regency (Tugala Oyo District) and Nias Regency (Botomuzoi and Hili Serangkai Districts);
- East: Nias Regency (Gido and Ma'u Districts);
- South: South Nias Regency (various districts);
- West: Indian Sea.
Administration
The regency is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas (in km2) and their populations at the 2010 Census [2] and the 2020 Census,[6] together with the official estimates for mid 2022.[7] The table also includes the locations of their administrative centres and the number of villages (rural desa and urban kelurahan) within each district, and its post code.
| Name | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2022 | Admin centre | No. of vill. | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirombu (a) | 118.79 | 9,478 | 13,077 | 13,622 | Tetesua | 25 | 22863 |
| Lahomi | 88.39 | 7,548 | 10,454 | 10,898 | Sitolubanua | 11 | 22864 |
| Ulu Moro'o | 28.58 | 7,666 | 6,702 | 6,718 | Lawelu | 5 | 22862 |
| Lolofitu Moi | 53.84 | 13,674 | 10,384 | 10,409 | Lolofitu | 8 | 22875 |
| Mandrehe Utara (North Mandrehe) | 39.56 | 7,920 | 9,062 | 9,104 | Lahagu | 12 | 22813 |
| Mandrehe | 77.59 | 18,697 | 22,077 | 22,313 | Fadoro | 20 | 22862 (b) |
| Mandrehe Barat (West Mandrehe) | 61.29 | 7,384 | 8,243 | 8,263 | Lasarafaga | 14 | 22812 |
| Moro'o | 52.30 | 9,440 | 9,995 | 10,019 | Hilifadolo | 10 | 22862 |
| Totals | 520.34 | 81,807 | 89,994 | 91,346 | Lahomi | 105 |
Notes: (a) Sirombu District includes the eleven offshore Hinako Islands. (b) except the village of Hayo, with a post code of 22867.
References
- Badan Pusat Statistikj, Jakarta, 2023.
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Badan Pusat Statistikj, Jakarta, 2023.
- West Nias Regency Profile (in Indonesian)
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Badan Pusat Statistikj, Jakarta, 2023.
