Dharmasraya Regency
Dharmasraya Regency is a regency (kabupaten) of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 3,346.2 km2 and had a population of 191,422 at the 2010 Census[1] and 222,611 at the 2015 Census; the latest official estimate (as at mid 2019) is 251,350.[2] The administrative centre is Pulau Punjung. In the past, this regency was the location of an independent Kingdom of Dharmasraya, which came to power in the 11th century.
Dharmasraya Regency
Kabupaten Dharmasraya | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Tau Jo Nan Ampek | |
 Location within West Sumatra | |
| Coordinates: 1.05°S 101.367°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Sumatra |
| Regency seat | Pulau Punjung |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Sutan Riska Tuanku Kerajaan |
| • Vice Regent | Amrizal Datuak Rajo Medan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,346.20 km2 (1,291.98 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2019) | |
| • Total | 251,350 |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 754 |
| Website | dharmasrayakab |
Administration
Dharmasraya Regency is divided into eleven districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and populations at the 2010 Census:[3]
| District | Area in km2 | Population 2010 Census |
|---|---|---|
| Asam Jujuhan | 434 | 10,539 |
| IX Koto | 501 | 7,344 |
| Koto Baru | 163 | 28,776 |
| Koto Besar | 573 | 22,876 |
| Koto Salak | 142 | 15,076 |
| Padang Laweh | 116 | 5,368 |
| Pulau Punjung | 474 | 35,861 |
| Sitiung | 197 | 23,019 |
| Sungai Rumbai | 49 | 17,989 |
| Timpeh | 313 | 13,460 |
| Tiumang | 46 | 11,094 |
| Totals | 3,346 | 191,422 |
References
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2019.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2015.
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