Merangin Regency
Merangin Regency Kabupaten Merangin | |
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Motto: Tali Undang Tambang Teliti | |
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Country | Indonesia |
Province | Jambi |
Regency seat | Bangko |
Area | |
• Total | 7,668.61 km2 (2,960.87 sq mi) |
Population (mid 2022 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 357,577 |
• Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
Website | meranginkab.go.id |
Merangin is a regency (kabupaten) of Jambi Province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It was created on 4 October 1999 by the division of the former Sarolangun Bangko Regency into a new Sarolangun Regency and this Merangin Regency. The regency covers an area of 7,668.61 km2, and had a population of 333,206 at the 2010 census[2] and 354,052 at the 2020 census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 357,577, comprising 181,850 males and 175,727 females.[1] The administrative capital is the town of Bangko.
Administrative districts
Merangin Regency is divided into twenty-four districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census[2] and the 2020 census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 205 rural desa and 10 urban kelurahan), and its post code.
Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n 2010 Census | Pop'n 2020 Census | Pop'n mid 2022 Estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
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15.02.01 | Jangkat | 967.23 | 8,932 | 9,420 | 9,457 | Muara Madras | 11 | 37372 |
15.02.18 | Sungai Tenang (Jangkat Timur) | 593.46 | 9,005 | 9,409 | 9,429 | Rantau Suli | 14 | 37374 |
15.02.03 | Muara Siau | 655.06 | 9,327 | 10,063 | 10,147 | Pasar Muara Siau | 17 | 37370 |
15.02.09 | Lembah Masurai | 688.99 | 19,522 | 13,875 | 13,787 | Pasar Masurai | 15 | 37373 |
15.02.24 | Tiang Pumpung | 274.86 | 4,586 | 4,684 | 4,673 | Sekancing | 6 | 37371 |
15.02.06 | Pamenang | 346.54 | 30,362 | 33,476 | 33,899 | Pamenang | 14 (a) | 37352 |
15.02.13 | Pamenang Barat (West Pamenang) | 199.55 | 15,737 | 17,294 | 17,501 | Simpang Limbur Merangin | 8 | 37318 |
15.02.19 | Renah Pamenang | 107.58 | 13,439 | 14,416 | 14,521 | Meranti | 4 | 37351 |
15.02.20 | Pamenang Selatan (South Pamenang) | 167.47 | 9,612 | 10,430 | 10,529 | Tambang Emas | 4 | 37319 |
15.02.02 | Bangko | 168.39 | 45,557 | 48,857 | 49,211 | Pasar Atas Bangko | 8 (b) | 37311 -37314 |
15.02.10 | Bangko Barat (West Bangko) | 196.47 | 10,607 | 10,985 | 10,990 | Pulau Rengas Ulu | 6 | 37315 |
15.02.11 | Nalo Tantan | 206.58 | 11,674 | 16,988 | 18,152 | Lubuk Gaung | 7 | 37317 |
15.02.12 | Batang Masumai | 111.34 | 9,563 | 10,702 | 10,869 | Sungai Ulak | 10 | 37316 |
15.02.04 | Sungai Manau | 295.50 | 9,577 | 10,216 | 10,279 | Sungai Manau | 10 | 37363 |
15.02.16 | Renah Pembarap | 272.86 | 11,623 | 12,987 | 13,185 | Simpang Parit | 12 | 37362 |
15.02.17 | Pangkalan Jambu | 427.05 | 6,142 | 6,409 | 6,421 | Sungai Jering | 8 | 37361 |
15.02.05 | Tabir | 333.33 | 27,602 | 28,594 | 28,608 | Pasar Rantau Panjang | 11 (c) | 37350 |
15.02.07 | Tabir Ulu | 219.64 | 8,411 | 8,144 | 8,093 | Muara Jernih | 6 | 37356 |
15.02.08 | Tabir Selatan (South Tabir) | 196.25 | 26,397 | 29,313 | 29,724 | Rawa Jaya | 8 | 37354 |
15.02.14 | Tabir Ilir | 158.92 | 9,623 | 8,861 | 8,805 | Rantau Limau Manis | 7 | 37358 |
15.02.15 | Tabir Timur (East Tabit) | 108.75 | 7,381 | 7,908 | 7,964 | Sungai Bulian | 4 | 37355 |
15.02.22 | Tabir Lintas | 115.38 | 7,375 | 8,112 | 8,211 | Mensango | 5 | 37357 |
15.02.21 | Margo Tabir | 128.30 | 12,941 | 13,604 | 13,649 | Tanjung Rejo | 6 | 37359 |
15.02.23 | Tabir Barat (West Tabir) | 739.50 | 8,211 | 9,305 | 9,473 | Muara Kibul | 14 | 37353 |
Totals | 7,679.00 | 333,206 | 354,052 | 357,577 | Bangko | 215 |
Notes: (a) including one kelurahan - the town of Pamenang. (b) comprising 4 kelurahan and 4 desa. (c) comprising 5 kelurahan and 6 desa.
However, the last-mentioned eight districts, comprising the northern 26% of Merangin Regency, are in the process of being separated out to form a new Regency - Kabupaten Tabir Raya; these eight districts cover 2,000.07 km2 and had an estimated combined population of 113,841 at the 2020 census,[3] rising to an estimated 114,527 in mid 2022.[1]
Merangin Geopark
Merangin Geopark has been proposed to UNESCO to be a World's Heritage Merangin Geopark and a UNESCO team has visited Merangin Geopark. The Geopark has a Araucarioxylon fossil tree complete with the root of 300 million years, the oldest in Asia. Today the ancient Merangin River is usually used for white water sports.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Merangin Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1502)
- ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Deddy (November 20, 2014). "Warga Jepang Buru Batuan Purba Geopark".
External links
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