Английская Википедия:Anambas Islands Regency
Шаблон:EngvarB Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Anambas Islands Regency (Шаблон:Lang-id) is a small archipelago of Indonesia, located Шаблон:Convert northeast of Batam Island in the North Natuna Sea between the Malaysian mainland to the west and the island of Borneo to the east. Geographically part of the Tudjuh Archipelago, it is administratively a regency within the Riau Islands Province. It covers a land area of Шаблон:Convert and had a population of 37,411 at the 2010 Census[1] and 47,402 at the 2020 Census;[2] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 50,296 (comprising 25,999 males and 24,397 females).[3] The administrative centre is at Tarempa on Siantan Island.
Islands
Main islands
The principal islands are Siantan (on which is situated the main town of Tarempa), Matak, Mubur, Jemaja and Kiabu (Air Bini).
Matak island
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
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.[4] 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.[5]
Whilst the majority of the population generates their income from fishing and fishing-related industries, tourism has been gaining traction.
Diving
The shipwrecked vessels Seven Skies and Igara attract a variety of indigenous marine life and offer diving opportunities.[6]
Administrative districts
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[1] and the 2020 Census,[2] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[3] The table also includes the location of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (rural desa and urban kelurahan) in each district, and its post code.
| Name of District (kecamatan) |
English name |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n 2010 Census |
Pop'n 2020 Census |
Pop'n mid 2022 Estimate |
Admin centre |
No. of Villages |
Post Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemaja | 72.83 | 5,621 | 5,894 | 6,242 | Letung | 7 | 29792 | |
| Jemaja Barat | (West Jemaja) | (a) | (a) | 1,051 | 1,091 | Impol | 3 | 29792 |
| Jemaja Timur | (East Jemaja) | 143.46 | 2,028 | 2,597 | 2,761 | Ulu Maras | 4 | 29793 |
| Siantan Selatan | (South Siantan) | 107.40 | 3,177 | 3,829 | 4,023 | Air Bini | 7 | 29790 |
| Siantan | 42.25 | 9,920 | 13,108 | 14,018 | Tarempa | 8 | 29791 | |
| Siantan Timur | (East Siantan) | 82.75 | 3,290 | 4,296 | 4,584 | Nyamuk | 6 | 29794 |
| Siantan Tengah (b) | (Central Siantan) | 20.59 | 2,755 | 3,352 | 3,528 | Air Asuk | 6 | 29795 |
| Palmatak (c) | 120.86 | 10,620 | 7,404 | 7,818 | Tebang | 7 | 29796 | |
| Siantan Utara (d) | (North Siantan) | (e) | (e) | 1,955 | 2,036 | Mubur | 3 | 29796 |
| Kute Siantan | (e) | (e) | 3,916 | 4,195 | Payalaman | 5 | 29796 | |
| Totals | 590.14 | 37,411 | 47,402 | 50,296 | Tarempa | 56 | 29796 |
Notes: (a) the area and 2010 population of the new Jemaja Barat District are included in the figures 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 areas and 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
References
External links
- National Geospatial-intelligence Agency (2005) "Borneo: Northwest Coast and Kepulauan Tudjuh" Sailing directions (enroute): Borneo, Jawa, Sulawesi, and Nusa Tenggara United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Шаблон:Cite web
- Website all things about Anambas "Virtual Journey to Anambas"
- Pulau Bawah website
- Pulau Bawah (formerly Leeward Islands) map
- Islas ANAMBAS (Spanish)
Шаблон:IslandsofRiauIslands Шаблон:RiauIslandsProvince Шаблон:South China Sea
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ↑ 3,0 3,1 Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.2105)
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Pulau Bawah
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
