Sanggau Regency
| Sanggau | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regency | ||
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| Nickname(s): Bumi Daranante | ||
| Motto: Sanggau Permai | ||
  Sanggau | ||
| Coordinates: 0°07′10″N 110°35′20″E / 0.11944°N 110.58889°ECoordinates: 0°07′10″N 110°35′20″E / 0.11944°N 110.58889°E | ||
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Province | West Kalimantan | |
| Government | ||
| • Regent | Ir. H. Setiman H. Sudin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12,857.70 km2 (4,964.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 200-400 m (1,312 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 407,989 | |
| • Density | 32/km2 (82/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | |
| Postal code | 785xx | |
| Area code(s) | +62564 and +62563 | |
| Vehicle registration | KB xxxx Dx | |
| Website | www.sanggau.go.id | |
Sanggau is a regency in Province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is situated in the middle and in the northern part of the province, with an area of 12,857.70 km² and a population density of 32 inhabitants per km² in 2010.
Demographics
- Dayak Bidayuh, in kecamatan (district) of Kembayan, Noyan, Sekayam and Jangkang
- Dayak Dayak Mali, in kecamatan (district) of Balai, Tayan Hulu, Tayan Hilir, Toba, Simpang dua (Ketapang), Meliau, Noyan.
- Dayak Dayak Desa, in kecamatan (district) of Toba.
- Dayak Dayak Ribun, in kecamatan (district) of Tayan Hulu, Meliau and Parindu.
- Dayak Iban, in the area around Indonesia-Malaysia boundary.
- Chinese, mostly concentrated in the kecamatan (district) of Kapuas.
- Malay, spread across in the regency.
- Others: Javanese, Sunda, Batak, Minang, and Bugis.
Places
- Riam Macan
- Pancur Aji
- Sipatn Lotup
- Penyeladi
- Laverna
Transportation
Land
Roads in Sanggau are pretty narrow and not well paved due to the limitation of government budget. In certain areas, the road is in pretty poor condition with many holes and slightly muddy along the road.
Water
There are two main rivers flowing through Sanggau, they are Kapuas river and Sekayam river. Water transportation remains the popular choice amongst the people live in small villages / remote areas which are not accessible by road. In addition, it is also used for distributing goods such as foods, medicines, etc. The followings are the popular transports:
Air
There is no airport in Sanggau regency, hence the nearest gateway are Supadio Airport (Pontianak) and Kuching International Airport(Sarawak, Malaysia).
Administrative
List of Districts in Sanggau
| Name of District | Area (km²) | Administrative Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Kapuas | 1,382.00 | Sanggau |
| Tayan Hilir | 1,050.50 | Tayan |
| Meliau | 1,495.70 | Meliau |
| Sekayam | 841.01 | Balai Karangan |
| Parindu | 593.90 | Pusat Damai |
| Tayan Hulu | 719.20 | Sosok |
| Balai | 395.60 | Batang Tarang |
| Kembayan | 610.80 | Kembayan |
| Jangkang | 1,589.20 | Balai Sebut |
| Bonti | 1,121.80 | Bonti |
| Toba | 1,127.20 | Teraju |
| Noyan | 487.90 | Noyan |
| Mukok | 501.00 | Kedukul |
| Beduai | 435.00 | Beduai |
| Entikong | 506.89 | Entikong |
| Total | 12,857.7 |
See also
Roman Catholic Diocese of Sanggau
External links
References
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