Sabu Raijua Regency
| Sabu Raijua Regency | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regency | ||
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 Location of Sabu Raijua Regency in East Nusa Tenggara | ||
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara | |
| Capital | West Savu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 177.93 sq mi (460.84 km2) | |
| Population (2010 Census) | ||
| • Total | 72,960 | |
| • Density | 410/sq mi (160/km2) | |
| Website | www.saburaijuakab.go.id | |
Sabu Raijua Regency is one of the regencies in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It comprises the three Savu Islands, lying between Sumba and Rote Island in the Savu Sea. The regency was established by Indonesia's Minister of Home Affairs, Mardiyanto, on 29 October 2008, having formerly been part of Kupang Regency. The population was 72,960 at the 2010 census.[1]
Administration
The regency is divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population.
| Name | English name | Population Census 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Raijua | Raijua Island | 7,671 |
| Hawu Mehara | 15,361 | |
| Sabu Liae | 8,847 | |
| Sabu Barat | West Savu | 26,463 |
| Sabu Tengah | Central Savu | 7,165 |
| Sabu Timur | West Savu | 7,453 |
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