Musi Rawas Regency
Musi Rawas Regency (Kabupaten Musi Rawas) | ||
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Regency | ||
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Location in South Sumatra | ||
Country | Indonesia | |
Province | South Sumatra | |
Capital | Muara Beliti | |
Area | ||
• Total | 12,134.57 km2 (4,685.18 sq mi) | |
Population (2014) | ||
• Total | 564,030 | |
• Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) | |
Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | |
Website | http://www.musi-rawas.go.id/ |
Musi Rawas Regency is a regency of South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 12,134.57 km² and had a population of 524,919 at the 2010 Census;[1] the latest official estimate (as at January 2014) is 564,030. The capital lies at the town of 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.[2]
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. Four people were killed and six policemen were shot with traditional guns by protesters. People from northern Musi Rawas called for a new regency to be split from the current Musi Rawas Regency;[3] this new regency, called Muratara Regency, was created in June 2013.[4]
References
- ↑ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ↑ "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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