East Tanjung Jabung Regency
East Tanjung Jabung Regency is a regency of Jambi Province, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. The regency was created on 4 October 1999 by the division of the then Tanjung Jabung Regency into eastern and western halves. It now has an area of 5,085.71 km2 and had a population of 205,272 at the 2010 census[2] and 229,813 at the 2020 census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 234,164 (comprising 119,368 males and 114,796 females).[1] The capital lies at Muara Sabak.
East Tanjung Jabung
(Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur) | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Sepucuk Nipah Serumpun Nibung | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Jambi |
| Regency seat | Muara Sabak |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,085.71 km2 (1,963.60 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 234,164 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | tanjabtimkab.go.id |
Administrative districts
The regency is divided into eleven 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 (rural desa and urban kelurahan) in each district, and its post code.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendahara | 538.58 | 25,581 | 26,675 | 27,000 | Mendahara Ilir | 9 | 36765 |
| Mendahara Ulu | 554.23 | 14,440 | 16,676 | 17,032 | Simpang Tuan | 7 | 36766 |
| Geragai | 556.30 | 20,919 | 26,202 | 26,953 | Pandan Jaya | 9 | 36764 |
| Dendang | 381.52 | 14,895 | 16,485 | 16,774 | Rantau Indah | 7 | 36763 |
| Muara Sabak Barat (West Muara Sabak) | 277.47 | 15,233 | 21,409 | 22,248 | Nibung Putih | 7 | 36761 |
| Muara Sabak Timur (East Muara Sabak) | 388.06 | 30,906 | 32,606 | 33,036 | Muara Sabak Ilir | 12 | 36762 |
| Kuala Jambi | 113.95 | 14,003 | 14,485 | 14,651 | Kampung Laut | 6 | 36760 |
| Rantau Raseu | 177.55 | 22,078 | 24,780 | 25,245 | Bandar Jaya | 11 | 36772 |
| Berbak | 1,169.17 | 9,805 | 10,591 | 10,753 | Simpang | 6 | 36751 |
| Nipah Panjang | 307.94 | 25,326 | 26,503 | 26,834 | Nipah Panjang II | 10 | 36771 |
| Sadu | 620.94 | 12,086 | 13,401 | 13,638 | Sungai Lokan | 9 | 36773 |
| Totals | 5,085.71 | 205,272 | 229,813 | 234,164 | Muara Sabak | 93 |
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1507)
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
