Mentawai Islands Regency
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The Mentawai Islands Regency is a regency of West Sumatra Province which consists of a chain of about a hundred islands and islets approximately 150 kilometres (93 miles) off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. They cover a land area of 6,033.76 km2 and had a population of 76,173 at the 2010 Census[3] and 87,623 at the 2020 Census;[4] the official estimate as of mid-2022 was 89,401 - comprising 46,431 males and 42,970 females.[1] Siberut at 3,838.25 square kilometres (1,482 square miles) is the largest of the islands. The other major islands are Sipura (or Sipora), North Pagai (Pagai Utara), and South Pagai (Pagai Selatan). The islands lie off the Sumatran coast, across the Mentawai Strait. The indigenous inhabitants of the islands are known as the Mentawai people. The Mentawai Islands have become a noted destination for surfing,[5] with over 40 boats offering surf charters to international guests.[6]
Mentawai Islands Regency
Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai | |
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Motto(s): Musara Kasimaeru (Together for Goodness) | |
Coordinates: 2°11′S 99°39′E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | West Sumatra |
Regency seat | Tua Pejat |
Government | |
• Acting Regent | Martinus Dahlan |
• Vice Regent | Vacant |
Area | |
• Total | 6,033.76 km2 (2,329.65 sq mi) |
Population (2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 92,122 |
• Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Demographics | |
• Religion | Christianity 79,94% - Protestanism 49% - Catholicism 30,94% Islam 19,56% |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Standard Time) |
Area code | (+62) 759 |
Website | mentawaikab.go.id |