Aceh Singkil Regency Kabupaten Aceh Singkil | |
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Motto(s): Sekata Sepekat (Agree) | |
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Coordinates: 2°20′N97°40′E / 2.333°N 97.667°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sumatra |
Province | ![]() |
Established | 1999 |
Regency seat | Singkil |
Government | |
• Regent | Azmi |
• Vice Regent | Vacant |
Area | |
• Total | 1,857.88 km2 (717.33 sq mi) |
Population (mid 2023 estimate) [1] | |
• Total | 135,435 |
• Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
Area code | (+62) 658 |
Website | acehsingkilkab |
Aceh Singkil Regency (Indonesian : Kabupaten Aceh Singkil) is a regency in the Aceh province of Indonesia. It is situated largely on the island of Sumatra, but also includes the offshore Banyak Islands, the largest of which is Tuangku (Great Banyak), with the principal town of Alaban. The regency was created on 20 April 1999 from the former southern districts of South Aceh Regency. Until 2007 it included the large town of Subulussalam, but on 2 January of that year that town was split off to become an autonomous city. It is now bounded to the north by South Aceh Regency and the city of Subulussalam, to the east by North Sumatra Province, and to the south and west by the Indian Ocean. The seat of the Aceh Singkil Regency government is at the port of Singkil on the Sumatra coast. The Regency now covers an area of 1,857.88 km2, and had a population of 102,509 at the 2010 Census, [2] rising to 114,326 at the 2015 Census and to 126,514 at the 2020 Census; [3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 135,435. [1]
At the time of the 2010 Census, the regency was divided administratively into ten districts (kecamatan). Subsequent to 2010, the Banjak Islands District was divided into two, with a new Western Banjak Islands District (Kecamatan Pulau Banjak Barat) being carved out of the existing district, the residual district now essentially restricted to Pulau Balai. The districts are listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census [2] and the 2020 Census, [3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023. [1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (all classed as kampong) and the number of offshore islands in each district, and its post code.
Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 | Admin centre | No. of villages | No. of offshore islands | Post code |
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11.10.01 | Pulau Banyak (Banyak Islands) | 15.02 | 6,570 | 4,562 | 4,711 | Pulau Balai | 3 | 1 | 24791 |
11.10.16 | Pulau Banyak Barat (Western Banyak Islands) | 278.63 | (a) | 3,078 | 3,180 | Haloban | 4 | 74 | 24790 |
11.10.04 | Singkil | 135.94 | 16,292 | 19,740 | 20,797 | Pulo Sarok | 16 | 1 | 24785 |
11.10.10 | Singkil Utara (North Singkil) | 142.83 | 8,918 | 10,533 | 11,092 | Ketapang Indah | 7 | 1 | 24791 |
11.10.14 | Kuala Baru | 45.83 | 2,173 | 2,555 | 2,682 | Kuala Baru | 4 | - | 24789 |
11.10.02 | Simpang Kanan | 289.96 | 12,716 | 15,748 | 17,423 | Lipat Kajang | 25 | - | 24794 |
11.10.06 | Gunung Meriah | 224.30 | 30,630 | 39,557 | 42,452 | Rimo | 25 | - | 24793 |
11.10.11 | Danau Paris | 206.04 | 6,622 | 7,883 | 8,655 | Biskang | 6 | - | 24784 |
11.10.12 | Suro (Suro Makmur) | 127.60 | 7,559 | 8,989 | 9,556 | Bulusema | 11 | - | 24787 |
11.10.13 | Singkohor | 159.63 | 5,309 | 7,265 | 7,844 | Singkohor | 6 | - | 24788 |
11.10.09 | Kota Baharu | 232.69 | 5,720 | 6,606 | 7,043 | Danau Bungara | 9 | 1 | 24792 |
Totals | 1,857.88 | 102,509 | 126,514 | 135,435 | 116 | 78 |
Note: (a) The 2010 population of Pulau Banyak Barat District is included in the 2010 figure for Pulau Banyak District, from which it was split out.
Banyak means "many" because there are 99 islands, of which only a few are inhabited. Yachts from Nias Island or directly from abroad carries foreign tourists to Big Palambak Island or Small Palambak Island for fresh water and snorkelling. Tailena Island, Rago-rago Island, Panjang (Long) Island and Matahari (Sun) Island are also suitable for scuba diving, while in Tuwanku (My Master) Island a conservation area for penyu hijau (green sea turtle) and penyu belimbing (leatherback sea turtle) is established. [4]
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