West Savu

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West Savu
District
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Location of Savu Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province
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West Savu
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 10°30′14″S121°50′8″E / 10.50389°S 121.83556°E / -10.50389; 121.83556
Country Indonesia
Region Lesser Sunda Islands
Province East Nusa Tenggara
Regency Sabu Raijua
Area
  Total185.16 km2 (71.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census) [1]
  Total33,225
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)

West Savu is a district of Sabu Raijua Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. [2] , located on Savu Island. It includes the town of Menia, the seat capital of Sabu Raijua Regency.

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