Pesawaran Regency
| Pesawaran Regency | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Lampung |
| Capital | Gedong Tataan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,173.77 km2 (453.20 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 418,256 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://pesawarankab.go.id/ |
Pesawaran Regency is a regency of Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia. The capital lies at Gedong Tataan, it was formerly part of South Lampung Regency until 2007.
History
In September 2010, a number of people in Umbul Baru were rushed to a community health center after consuming water poisoned by industrial waste which was allegedly dumped in the Cikantor River by the gold mining company PT Napal Umbar Picung (NUP).[1]
Administrative divisions
It is divided administratively into 7 districts (kecamatan):
- Gedong Tataan
- Kedondong
- Negeri Katon
- Padang Cermin
- Punduh Pidada
- Tegineneng
- Way Lima
- Way Rilau
References
- ↑ "Environment Watch: Lampung gold mines ‘polluting’ waters". Jakarta Post. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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