Musi Rawas Regency
| Musi Rawas Regency | |
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| Regency | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | South Sumatra |
| Capital | Muara Beliti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,365.8 km2 (4,774.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 454,142 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.musi-rawas.go.id/ |
Musi Rawas Regency is a regency of South Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of 12,365.8 km² and a population of 454,142 as of 2000. The capital lies at Muara Beliti Baru.
History
In February 2010, Musi Rawas was subject to serious flooding which submerged over 6000 homes and affected thousands of hectares of land.[1]
On April 29, 2013 there were a clash between people from North Musi Rawas who blocade national road Jambi-Palembang v.v. with policemen who want to open the blocade after 11 hours negotiation failed. 4 people dead and 6 policemen is shot with traditional guns by protesters. People from North Musi Rawas want a new regency splitted from the current Musi Rawas Regency.[2] A new regency, called Muratara Regency, was created in June 2013.[3]
References
- ↑ "Officials Count Cost of Musi Rawas Flooding, Start Focusing on Cleanup". Jakarta Globe. 28 February 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ↑ "Bentrok di Musi Rawas Dipicu Keinginan Pemekaran Wilayah". April 30, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.antaranews.com/berita/379464/telah-lahir-satu-lagi-kabupaten-baru
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