Sambas Regency
| Sambas Regency Kabupaten Sambas (Indonesian) | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Kalimantan |
| Capital | Sambas |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Djuliarti Djuhardi Alwi (f) |
| • Vice Regent | Pabali Musa (m) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,395.70 km2 (2,469.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 496,116 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | Official Site of Sambas Regency |
Sambas Regency is a regency in West Kalimantan Province of Indonesia. The regency is one of the original regencies in West Kalimantan. The principal town lies at Sambas.
Adjoining Regencies and City
| North | Sarawak, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| South | Singkawang City, Indonesia |
| West | Natuna Sea, Indonesia |
| East | Bengkayang Regency, Indonesia |
Population
At the 2010 Census, Sambas Regency had a population of 496,116. The latest estimate is 538,944 people, consisting of 273,695 men and 265,294 women, with an average density of 76 peoples/km2.
Watershed
Sambas has three watersheds (total: 516,200 ha): Sambas watershed (258,700 ha), Paloh watershed (64,375 ha), and Sebangkau watershed (193,125 ha).
Administration
Sambas Regency consists of nineteen districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census[1] and their administrative centres:
| District | Population 2010 Census | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Selakau | 30,072 | Selakau |
| Selakau Timur (East Selakau) | 10,200 | Selakau Tua |
| Pemangkat | 44,589 | Pemangkat |
| Semparuk | 23,765 | Semparuk |
| Salatiga | 14,671 | Salatiga |
| Tebas | 63,613 | Tebas |
| Tekarang | 13,293 | Tekarang |
| Sambas | 44,979 | Sambas |
| Subah | 17,527 | Balai Gemuruh |
| Sebawi | 15,598 | Sebawi |
| Sajad | 9,936 | Tengguli |
| Jawai | 35,042 | Sentebang |
| Jawai Selatan (South Jawai) | 17,660 | Jawai Laut |
| Teluk Keramat (Keramat Bay) | 58,675 | Sekura |
| Galing | 19,653 | Galing |
| Tangaran | 20,789 | Tangaran |
| Sejangkung | 22,318 | Sejangkung |
| Sajingan Besar (Great Sajingan) | 9,848 | Kaliau |
| Paloh | 23,892 | Liku |
List of Sambas leader
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History
The famous Sambas Treasure, a collection of 9th century buddhist sculptures, was found near Sambas Town. It is now part of the British Museum's collection.
References
- ↑ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- General Condition of Sambas Regency - Official Site of Sambas Regency
- The Regent of Sambas Regency - Official Site of Sambas Regency
- The Vice Regent of Sambas Regency - Official Site of Sambas Regency
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