North Lombok Regency
Regency in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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North Lombok Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Lombok Utara) is a regency of the Indonesian Province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is located in the northwest of the island of Lombok and includes the offshore Gili Islands. The capital is Tanjung situated on the northwest coast of the island. The regency covers an area of 809.53 km2 and had a population of 200,072 at the 2010 Census[2] and 247,400 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 265,500.[1]
North Lombok Regency
Kabupaten Lombok Utara | |
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Motto: Tioq Tata Tunaq | |
Coordinates: 8°21′S 116°9′E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | West Nusa Tenggara |
Capital | Tanjung |
Government | |
• Regent | Njamul Akhyar |
• Vice Regent | Sarifudin |
Area | |
• Land | 809.53 km2 (312.56 sq mi) |
Elevation | Max. 3,726 m (12,224 ft) |
Population (mid 2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 265,600 |
Demographics | |
• Ethnic groups | Sasak, Balinese, Javanese, Sumbawa people, Flores people |
• Religion | Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist |
• Languages | Indonesian (official), Sasak |
Time zone | UTC+8 (ICST) |
Area code | (+62) 370 |
Website | lombokutarakab |
The symbolism behind the Lambang of Kabupaten Lombok Utara (the regency's symbolic logo) is to describe the society of North Lombok as a faithful and obedient people, unified under the Republic of Indonesia in a community having a tradition of integrity, religious strength and awareness of the cosmos. These principles providing a strong base for the people of North Lombok to work together in a disciplined and responsible society building a prosperous and ordered community.[4] The motto of the regency is "Tioq Tata Tunaq".[5]