Gunungsitoli

Gunungsitoli
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Location of Gunungsitoli in Indonesia
Gunungsitoli

Location of Gunungsitoli in Indonesia

Coordinates: 1°17′N 97°37′E / 1.283°N 97.617°E / 1.283; 97.617Coordinates: 1°17′N 97°37′E / 1.283°N 97.617°E / 1.283; 97.617
Country Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
Government
  Mayor Drs. Martinus Lase, MSt.
Area
  Total 230.80 km2 (89.11 sq mi)
Population (2010)
  Total 125,566
  Density 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone WIB (UTC+7)
Area code(s) +62 639

Gunungsitoli is the capital city of Nias Regency, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, but is also an independent municipality within the province. It is located at 1°17′N 97°37′E / 1.283°N 97.617°E / 1.283; 97.617. It is a coastal city located on Nias island. Nias island is located in the Indian Ocean, on the west part of Sumatra. On March 28, 2005, the 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake destroyed parts of the city and caused casualties.

Administration

The city is divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[1]

Name Population
Census 2010[1]
Gunungsitoli Idanoi 21,482
Gunungsitoli Selatan
(South Gunungsitoli)
13,739
Gunungsitoli Barat
(West Gunungsitoli)
7,436
Gunungsitoli 60,625
Gunungsitoli Alo Oa 6,708
Gunungsitoli Utara
(North Gunungsitoli)
16,212

References

  1. 1 2 Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.


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