Sabu Raijua Regency Kabupaten Sabu Raijua | |
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Location in Lesser Sunda Islands and Indonesia | |
Coordinates: 10°33′46″S121°47′20″E / 10.5629°S 121.7889°E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Lesser Sunda Islands |
Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
Capital | Menia, West Savu |
Government | |
• Regent | Nikodemus Rihi Heke |
• Vice Regent | vacant |
Area | |
• Total | 477.40 km2 (184.33 sq mi) |
Population (mid 2023 estimate) | |
• Total | 93,323 |
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
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Area code | (+62) 380 |
Website | saburaijuakab.go.id |
Sabu Raijua Regency is one of the regencies in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This regency has an area of 477.40 km2 which includes two main islands in the Sawu Sea, namely Sabu Island and Raijua Island, plus uninhabited Rai Dana Island. Sabu Island is the largest and is the center of government with its capital in West Sabu district, while Raijua Island is smaller and located to the west of Sabu Island. The regency was established by Indonesia's Minister of Home Affairs, Mardiyanto, on 29 October 2008, when it was partitioned from Kupang Regency. The population was 72,960 at the 2010 census, [2] and 89,327 at the 2020 Census; [3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 93,323. [1]
Sabu Raijua Regency offers the charm of stunning natural tourism, especially with the beauty of its pristine white sand beaches. One of the main destinations is Napae Beach on Sabu Island, which is famous for its clear sea water and beautiful coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling and diving. In addition, Bukit Ledeae presents a stunning view of dry hills combined with the expanse of blue ocean. Sabu Raijua also has rich marine biodiversity, making it a perfect place for nature lovers and adventurers. [4]
The regency is divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census [2] and 2020 Census, [3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023. [1] Note all districts are on Sabu Island except for Raijua District, which encompasses Rai Jua or Raijua Island (36.08 km2) and uninhabited Rai Dana Island (0.89 km2) much further to the west. The table also includes the location of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 58 rural desa and 5 urban kelurahan), and its post code.
Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | English name | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
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53.20.06 | Raijua [5] | Raijua Island | 36.97 | 7,671 | 8,950 | 9,679 | Ledeunu | 5 (a) | 85393 |
53.20.05 | Hawu Mehara [6] | (Southwest Savu) | 65.09 | 15,361 | 18,664 | 19,992 | Tana Jawa | 12 | 85391 |
53.20.04 | Sabu Liae [7] | (South Savu) | 68.39 | 8,847 | 10,718 | 10,742 | Eilogu | 8 | 85396 |
53.20.01 | Sabu Barat [8] | West Savu | 175.42 | 26,463 | 33,225 | 34,289 | Seba | 10 (b) | 85395 |
53.20.02 | Sabu Tengah [9] | Central Savu | 66.85 | 7,165 | 8,833 | 9,130 | Eimadake | 10 | 85392 |
53.20.03 | Sabu Timur [10] | East Savu | 64.68 | 7,453 | 8,937 | 9,491 | Bolou | 18 (c) | 85394 |
Totals | 477.40 | 72,960 | 89,327 | 93,323 | Menia | 63 |
Notes: (a) including 2 kelurahan - Ledeunu and Ledeke. (b) including one kelurahan - Mebba. (c) including 2 kelurahan - Bolou and Limaggu.
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