South Nias Regency
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| Nias Selatan Regency Nias Selatan | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Sumatera Utara |
| Capital | Teluk Dalam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,625.91 km2 (627.77 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 289,876 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
Nias Selatan (South Nias) Regency is a regency in North Sumatra province, Indonesia. In 2010, the regency covered an area of 1,625.91 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census had a population of 289,876.[1] Its seat is Teluk Dalam. Apart from the southern portion of Nias Island, the regency also includes the smaller Batu Islands (Pulau-pulau Batu) to the south, lying between Nias and Siberut.
Administration
The regency is divided into 18 districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[2]
| Name | Population Census 2010[2] |
|---|---|
| Hibala | 9,620 |
| Pulau-pulau Batu (Batu Islands) | 16,365 |
| Pulau-pulau Batu Timur (East Batu Islands) | 2,483 |
| Teluk Dalam | 27,801 |
| Fanayama | 19,844 |
| Toma | 8,013 |
| Maniamolo | 13,434 |
| Mazino | 8,274 |
| Amandraya | 17,099 |
| Aramo | 7,762 |
| Lahusa | 34,915 |
| Gomo | 25,078 |
| Susua | 14,966 |
| Mazo | 15,129 |
| Umbunasi | 7,840 |
| Lolomatua | 25,198 |
| Lolowa'u | 30,088 |
| Hilimegai | 5,799 |
Tourism
Sorake Beach is second best in the world after Hawaii Beach for surfing. It has 5 level of waves which only occurs here.[3]
References
- ↑ Seta,William J. Atlas Lengkap Indonesia dan Dunia (untuk SD, SMP, SMU, dan Umum). Pustaka Widyatama. p. 9. ISBN 979-610-232-3.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ↑ "Pantai Sorake, Idaman Peselancar Dunia". December 7, 2011.
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