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Anambas Islands Regency

Anambas Islands Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas) is an island regency in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia, located in the Natuna Sea. The regency consists of 255 islands, including five outer islands that are important for Indonesia's sovereignty boundaries, namely: Tokong Berlayar Island, Tokong Nanas Island, Mangkai Island, Damar Island, and Malangbiru Island.[2] Anambas Islands Regency located 150 nautical miles (278 km; 173 mi) northeast of Batam Island in the Natuna Sea between the Malaysian Peninsula to the west and the island of Borneo to the east. Geographically part of the Tudjuh Archipelago. This island regency covers a land area of approximately 661.47 square kilometres (255.39 sq mi) spread over an area of approximately 46,664 km² of water. The regency had a population of around 37,411 at the 2010 Census.[3] and 47,402 at the 2020 Census;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 50,140.[1] The administrative centre is at Tarempa on Siantan Island.

Anambas Islands Regency
Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas
Regency
Anambas Islands seen from far
Anambas Islands seen from far
Coat of arms of Anambas Islands Regency
Coat of arms
Location within Riau Islands
Location within Riau Islands
Anambas Islands Regency is located in Sumatra
Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency is located in South China Sea
Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency (South China Sea)
Anambas Islands Regency is located in Indonesia
Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 3°6′N 105°40′E / 3.100°N 105.667°E / 3.100; 105.667
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceRiau Islands
Regency seatTarempa
Government
 • RegentAbdul Haris
 • Vice RegentWan Zuhendra
Area
 • Total
661.47 km2 (255.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 estimate)[1]
 • Total
50,140
 • Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Postcodes
297xx
Area code( 62) 773
Websiteanambaskab.go.id

Islands

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Main islands

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The islands fall into two main groups. The eastern group includes the principal island of Siantan (on which is situated the main town of Tarempa) and Bajau. Further north lie the islands of Matak and Mubur, together with a number of small islands. The western group is centred on the island of Jemaja (on which is situated the only other town of Letung), with a number of smaller islands to its north. Between these two main groups lie a number of smaller islands, of which Telaga Island is the largest, while Airabu Island lies due south of Siantan.

Matak island

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The Anambas archipelago contains a large reserve of natural gas that is exported to countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. The island of Matak is the main base for oil exploration.

Pulau Bawah

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Pulau Bawah, formerly known as Leeward island, is a clustered archipelago of six islands accessed by seaplane. It is located about 150 nautical miles northeast of Singapore and Batam, is a cluster of islets that collectively surround three lagoons, each of which suitable for snorkelling, scubadiving and coral beach activities.[5] CNN rates the Anambas Islands are one of Southeast Asia's most spectacular coastal spots, with good snorkelling and diving spots, and Pulau Bawah in particular has good tourism potential.[6]

Whilst the majority of the population generates their income from fishing and fishing-related industries, tourism has been gaining traction.

Diving

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The shipwrecked vessels Seven Skies and Igara attract a variety of indigenous marine life and offer diving opportunities.[7]

Administrative districts

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At the 2010 Census, the Regency was divided into seven districts (kecamatan), but three additional districts have subsequently been created by splitting of two of the existing districts - Jemaja Barat from Jemaja District, and Siantan Utara and Kute Siantan from Palmatak District. The ten districts are tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[3] and the 2020 Census,[4] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[1] The table also includes the location of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 52 rural desa and 2 urban kelurahan, the latter being Tarempa and Letung), and its post code.

Kode
Wilayah		 Name of
District
(kecamatan)		 English
name		 Area
in
km2		 Pop'n
2010
Census		 Pop'n
2020
Census		 Pop'n
mid 2023
Estimate		 Admin
centre		 No.
of
Villages		 Post
Code
21.05.06 Jemaja [8] 64.73 5,621 5,894 6,338 Letung 6 29792
21.05.09 Jemaja Barat [9] (West Jemaja) 18.36 (a) 1,051 1,172 Impol 3 29792
21.05.05 Jemaja Timur [10] (East Jemaja) 184.71 2,028 2,597 2,936 Ulu Maras 4 29793
21.05.04 Siantan Selatan [11] (South Siantan) 103.20 3,177 3,829 4,026 Air Bini 7 29790
21.05.01 Siantan [12] 54.13 9,920 13,108 13,524 Tarempa 7 29791
21.05.03 Siantan Timur [13] (East Siantan) 89.69 3,290 4,296 4,642 Nyamuk 6 29794
21.05.07 Siantan Tengah (b) [14] (Central Siantan) 22.70 2,755 3,352 3,550 Air Asuk 6 29795
21.05.02 Palmatak (c) [15] 58.40 10,620 7,404 7,970 Tebang 7 29796
21.05.08 Siantan Utara (d) [16] (North Siantan) 40.63 (e) 1,955 2,130 Mubur 3 29796
21.05.10 Kute Siantan [17] 24.92 (e) 3,916 3,852 Payalaman 5 29796
21.05 Totals 661.47 37,411 47,402 50,140 Tarempa 54 29796

Notes: (a) the 2010 population of the new Jemaja Barat District is included in the figure for Jemaja District, from which it was cut out.
(b) notwithstanding the district name, this is situated on Matak Island, of which it comprises the southern part.
(c) comprises most of Matak Island, plus nearly small islands. (d) notwithstanding the district name, this is situated on Mubur Island.
(e) the 2010 populations of the new Siantan Utara District and Kute Siantan District are included in the figures for Palmatak District, from which they were cut out.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas Dalam Angka 2024 (summation of figures for individual districts as per Katalog references given below)
  2. ^ "Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Publik BNPP". PPID BNPP. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  5. ^ "Island cruises". Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  6. ^ Pulau Bawah
  7. ^ Macguire, Eoghan (17 April 2012). "Asia's top five tropical island paradises". CNN. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  8. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Jemaja Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105010)
  9. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Jemaja Barat Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105011)
  10. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Jemaja Timur Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105020)
  11. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Siantan Selatan Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105030)
  12. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Siantan Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105040)
  13. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Siantan Timur Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105050)
  14. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Siantan Tengah Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105060)
  15. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Palmatak Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105070)
  16. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Siantan Utara Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105071)
  17. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Kute Siantan Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105072)
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