West Nusa Tenggara
| West Nusa Tenggara Nusa Tenggara Barat | |||
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Gili Trawangan beach | |||
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 Location of West Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia | |||
| Coordinates: 8°35′S 116°7′E / 8.583°S 116.117°ECoordinates: 8°35′S 116°7′E / 8.583°S 116.117°E | |||
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Capital | Mataram | ||
| Government | |||
| • Governor | M. Zainul Majdi (PD) | ||
| • Vice Governor | Muhammad Amin | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19,708.79 km2 (7,609.61 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2014 Estimate)[1] | |||
| • Total | 4,702,389 | ||
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) | ||
| Demographics | |||
| • Ethnic groups | Sasak (68%), Bimese (14%), Sumbawan (8%), Balinese (3%), Dompuan (3%), Javanese (2%)[2] | ||
| • Religion | Islam (96%), Hindu (3%), Buddhist (1%) | ||
| • Languages | Indonesian (official) | ||
| Time zone | WITA (UTC+08) | ||
| Vehicle registration | DR, EA | ||
| Website | www.ntbprov.go.id | ||
West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesian: Nusa Tenggara Barat – NTB) is a province of Indonesia. It comprises the western portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the exception of Bali which is its own province. Mataram, on Lombok, is the capital and largest city of the province. The 2010 census recorded the population at 4,496,855; the latest estimate (for January 2014) is 4,702,389.[3] The province's area is 19,708.79 km2. The two largest islands in the province are Lombok in the west and the larger Sumbawa island in the east.
History
In 1938, the Neo Municipality was formed, a self regulated area (Dutch: Zelf Bestuur Regelen). Based on the Lombok government constitution, East Indonesia Presidents' decision on 9 May 1949 No.5/Prv/49, Lombok did not contain a municipality but was an area conducted by Dutch Government. Formerly known as Sunda Kecil (Lesser Sunda), the West Nusa Tenggara Province was formed from part of the former State of East Indonesia in 1951. In 1957, the regional government was established.
Administration
The province is administratively divided into eight regencies (kabupaten) and two municipalities (kotamadya), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and at the latest (2014) Estimates:[4]
| Name | Capital | Area (km²) | Population 2010 Census | Population 2014 Estimate |
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| Mataram City | 61.30 | 402,296 | 420,941 | |
| Central Lombok Regency (Lombok Tengah) | Praya | 1,208.39 | 859,309 | 898,855 |
| East Lombok Regency (Lombok Timur) | Selong | 1,605.55 | 1,105,671 | 1,155,247 |
| North Lombok Regency (Lombok Utara) | Tanjung | 776.25 | 199,904 | 209,060 |
| West Lombok Regency (Lombok Barat) | Gerung | 862.62 | 599,609 | 626,941 |
| Total Lombok | 4,514.11 | 3,166,789 | 3,311,044 | |
| Bima City | Bima | 222.25 | 142,443 | 148,984 |
| Bima Regency | Woha | 4,389.40 | 438,522 | 458,961 |
| Dompu Regency | Dompu | 2,321.55 | 218,984 | 228,811 |
| Sumbawa Regency | Sumbawa Besar | 6,643.98 | 415,363 | 434,469 |
| West Sumbawa Regency (Sumbawa Barat) | Taliwang | 1,636.95 | 114,754 | 120,115 |
| Total Sumbawa | 15,214.13 | 1,330,066 | 1,391,340 |
The Indonesian Government is currently considering the division of Nusu Tenggara Barat Province to create a separate Sumbawa Island province.[5] There is no information as to whether the remaining part of the present province (i.e. the districts comprising Lombok Island) would then be renamed.
Population
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1971 | 2,203,465 | — |
| 1980 | 2,724,664 | +23.7% |
| 1990 | 3,369,649 | +23.7% |
| 1995 | 3,645,713 | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 4,009,261 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 4,500,212 | +12.2% |
| Source: Statistics Indonesia 2010 | ||
Lombok is mainly inhabited by the Sasak ethnic group, with a minority Balinese population, and Sumbawa is inhabited by Sumbawa and Bima ethnic groups. Each of these groups has a local language associated with it as well. The population of the province was 4,496,855 (at the 2010 census); 70.4% of the population lives on Lombok (at the 2010 census), which has only 22.9% of the area. The latest estimate (for January 2014) is 4,702,389.[6] The province is considered to be one of the least developed of Indonesia's 33 provinces. In 2005, Nusa Tenggara Barat was reported as the most affected area for malnutrition and kwashiorkor.[7] Life expectancy in Nusa Tenggara Barat amounting to only 54 years is the lowest in Indonesia (69 years) and infant mortality rate is the highest.[8]
References
- ↑ Estimasi Penduduk Mennurat Jenis Kelamin dan Provinsi di Indonesia Tahun 2014.
- ↑ Indonesia's Population: Ethnicity and Religion in a Changing Political Landscape. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. 2003.
- ↑ Estimasi Penduduk Mennurat Jenis Kelamin dan Provinsi di Indonesia Tahun 2014.
- ↑ Estimasi Penduduk Mennurat Jenis Kelamin dan Provinsi di Indonesia Tahun 2014.
- ↑ Officials support new province for Sumbawa | The Jakarta Post
- ↑ Estimasi Penduduk Mennurat Jenis Kelamin dan Provinsi di Indonesia Tahun 2014.
- ↑ Ragil Suwito: Geography 2, p.151. Jakarta Timur 2010. ISBN 978-979-019-896-8
- ↑ Ragil Suwito: Geography 2, p.149. Jakarta Timur 2010. ISBN 978-979-019-896-8
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for West Nusa Tenggara. |
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