Anambas Islands Regency Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas | |
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 Anambas Islands seen from far | |
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| Motto: Kayuh Serentak Langkah Sepijak (Pedaling Simultaneously Steps) | |
 Location withinRiau Islands | |
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| Coordinates:3°6′N105°40′E / 3.100°N 105.667°E /3.100; 105.667 | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Riau Islands |
| Regency seat | Tarempa |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Aneng [id] |
| • Vice Regent | Raja Bayu Febri Gunadian [id] |
| Area | |
• Total | 661.47 km2 (255.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 50,140 |
| • Density | 75.80/km2 (196.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Postcodes | 297xx |
| Area code | (+62) 773 |
| Website | anambaskab.go.id |
Anambas Islands Regency (Indonesian:Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas) is an islandregency in theRiau Islands Province, Indonesia, located in theNatuna Sea. The regency consists of 255 islands, including fiveouter 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 ofBatam Island in theNatuna Sea between theMalaysian Peninsula to the west and theisland of Borneo to the east. Geographically part of theTudjuh 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.
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 ofJemaja (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.
The Anambas archipelago contains a large reserve ofnatural gas that is exported to countries such asSingapore andMalaysia. The island ofMatak is the main base for oil exploration.
Pulau Bawah, formerly known as Leeward island, is a clustered archipelago of six islands accessed byseaplane. It is located about 150 nautical miles northeast ofSingapore andBatam, 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.
The shipwrecked vesselsSeven Skies andIgara attract a variety of indigenous marine life and offer diving opportunities.[7]
At the 2010 Census, the Regency was divided into sevendistricts (kecamatan), but three additional districts have subsequently been created by splitting of two of the existing districts -Jemaja Barat from Jemaja District, andSiantan Utara andKute 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 ruraldesa and 2 urbankelurahan, 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 |
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| 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.
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