Sukabumi Regency
Sukabumi Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Sukabumi; Sundanese: ᮊᮘᮥᮕᮒᮦᮔ᮪ ᮞᮥᮊᮘᮥᮙᮤ) is a regency (kabupaten) in southwestern Java, as part of West Java province of Indonesia. The regency seat is located in Palabuhan Ratu, a coastal district facing the Indian Ocean. The regency fully encircles the administratively separated city of Sukabumi. Covering an area of 4,145.70 km2, the regency is the largest regency in West Java and the second largest regency on Java after the Banyuwangi Regency in East Java. The regency had a population of 2,341,409 at the 2010 census and 2,725,450 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 2,806,664 (comprising 1,925,852 males and 1,380,812 females), with a large part of it living in the northeastern part of the regency that encircles Sukabumi City, south of Mount Gede. A plan to create a new regency, the North Sukabumi Regency is currently waiting for the approval of the central government.
Sukabumi Regency
Kabupaten Sukabumi | |
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| Regional transcription(s) | |
| • Sundanese | ᮊᮘᮥᮕᮒᮦᮔ᮪ ᮞᮥᮊᮘᮥᮙᮤ |
Clockwise, from top left : Karanghawu Beach, Streetscape of Pelabuhan Ratu, Cikaso waterfall, Pelabuhan Ratu Bay | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Gemah Ripah Loh Jinawi ᮌᮨᮙᮂ ᮛᮤᮕᮂ ᮜᮧᮂ ᮏᮤᮔᮝᮤ Prosperous, Serene, Abundantly Fertile | |
Location within West Java | |
| Coordinates: 6°59′19″S 106°33′03″E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Java |
| Consolidated | 1 June 1921 |
| Anniversary Day | 1 October 1945 |
| Regency seat | Palabuhanratu |
| Administrative divisions | 47 Districts 386 Villages |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Marwan Hamami |
| • Vice Regent | Iyos Somantri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,145.70 km2 (1,600.66 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3,019 m (9,905 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
| • Total | 2,806,664 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 431xx, 433xx |
| Area code | +62 266 |
| Vehicle registration | F |
| HDI | 0.644 (Medium) |
| Website | sukabumikab.go.id |
Sukabumi is strategically located south of Jabodetabek and west of Bandung Metro, two largest metropolitan area in Indonesia. Geologically, the regency is at the western end of Cimandiri Fault which split the northern plateau and the southern hilly areas. Its southern region is less populated and contains a high level of biodiversity and significant geological heritage, acknowledged in 2015 by UNESCO with the declaration of Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark located in the southwestern coast of the regency.