Nagekeo Regency
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| Nagekeo Regency | ||
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| Regency | ||
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| Country | Indonesia | |
| Region | Lesser Sunda Islands | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara | |
| Island | Flores | |
| Capital | Mbay | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 547.09 sq mi (1,416.96 km2) | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Total | 124,992 | |
Nagekeo Regency is a regency in East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. Established in 2007, the regency has its seat (capital) in Mbay.
Administration
The Regency is divided into seven districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population.
| Name | Population Census 2010 |
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| Mauponggo | 20,561 |
| Keo Tengah (Central Tengah) | 13,428 |
| Nangaroro | 17,172 |
| Boawae | 33,917 |
| Aesesa Selatan (South Aesesa) | 6,252 |
| Aesesa | 33,901 |
| Wolowae | 4,889 |
Salt Plant
August 2011: Due to long dry season at the location, Australian saltmaker Cheetam Saltworks Ltd. is considering opening a plant in Nagekeo Regency with investment $15 million on a 1,500-hectare plot plus $6 million to build a port and would employ 1,600 people.[1]
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