West Nias Regency (Kabupaten Nias Barat)
West Nias Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Nias Barat) is a regency in North Sumatra province of Indonesia. The regency seat is Lahomi. It covers the western portion of Nias Island. The Regency covers an area of 520.34 km2, and had a population of 81,807 at the 2010 Census and 89,994 at the 2020 Census. The official estimate as at mid 2021 was 90,585. This regency was founded in 2008 by UU (Law) No.46 Tahun (Year) 2008; formerly, the area was part of Nias Regency.
West Nias Regency is bordered by:
* North: North Nias Regency (Tugala Oyo District) and Nias Regency (Botomuzoi and Hili Serangkai Districts);
* East: Nias Regency (Gido and Ma'u Districts);
* South: South Nias Regency (various districts);
* West: Indian Sea.
West Nias Regency is bordered by:
* North: North Nias Regency (Tugala Oyo District) and Nias Regency (Botomuzoi and Hili Serangkai Districts);
* East: Nias Regency (Gido and Ma'u Districts);
* South: South Nias Regency (various districts);
* West: Indian Sea.
Map - West Nias Regency (Kabupaten Nias Barat)
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Country - Indonesia
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Currency / Language
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IDR | Indonesian rupiah | Rp | 2 |
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NL | Dutch language |
EN | English language |
ID | Indonesian language |
JV | Javanese language |