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 2021 was 90,585.[4] This regency was founded in 2008 by UU (Law) No.46 Tahun (Year) 2008; formerly, the area was part of Nias Regency.
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West Nias Regency
(Kabupaten Nias Barat) | |
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Regency | |
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 2021 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 90,585 |
• Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
Website | niasbaratkab.go.id |
West Nias Regency is bordered by:[5]
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 2021.[7] The table also includes 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[2] | Pop'n Census 2020[8] | Pop'n Estimate mid 2021[9] | Administrative centre | Number of villages | Post code |
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Sirombu (a) | 118.79 | 9,478 | 13,077 | 13,335 | Tetesua | 25 | 22863 |
Lahomi | 88.39 | 7,548 | 10,454 | 10,664 | Sitolubanua | 11 | 22864 |
Ulu Moro'o | 28.58 | 7,666 | 6,702 | 6,704 | Lawelu | 5 | 22862 |
Lolofitu Moi | 53.84 | 13,674 | 10,384 | 10,387 | Lolofitu | 8 | 22875 |
Mandrehe Utara (North Mandrehe) | 39.56 | 7,920 | 9,062 | 9,075 | Lahagu | 12 | 22813 |
Mandrehe | 77.59 | 18,697 | 22,077 | 22,176 | Fadoro | 20 | 22862 (b) |
Mandrehe Barat (West Mandrehe) | 61.29 | 7,384 | 8,243 | 8,246 | Lasarafaga | 14 | 22812 |
Moro'o | 52.30 | 9,440 | 9,995 | 9,998 | Hilifadolo | 10 | 22862 |
Totals | 520.34 | 81,807 | 89,994 | 90,585 | Lahomi | 105 |
Notes: (a) Sirombu District includes the eleven offshore Hinako Islands. (b) except the village of Hayo, with a post code of 22867.
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Capital: Medan | ||
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