Dompu
Dompu is a town and the administrative centre of the Dompu Regency, located in the eastern part of the island of Sumbawa, in central Indonesia's province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is the third largest town on the island of Sumbawa, with a population of 49,854 at the 2010 Census.[1] It is connected by provincial road to Bima and Sape.
Dompu | |
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Seal | |
Motto(s): Nggahi Rawi Pahu (English:Prove Your Words) | |
Location of Dompu Regency in West Nusa Tenggara | |
Dompu Location in Indonesia | |
Coordinates: 08°32′11″S 118°27′48″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Lesser Sunda Islands |
Province | West Nusa Tenggara |
Regency | Dompu |
Government | |
• Mayor | Bambang M. Yasin |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 49,854 |
Time zone | UTC+8 |
License plate | EA |
Website | www.dompukab.go.id |
History
Dompu (or Dompo) was once one of the four sultanates on the island of Sumbawa.[2]
Geography
The city is located in the middle part of eastern section of the Sumbawa island.
Administration
The town is divided into 16 communities (kelurahan).
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References
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Kennedy, Raymond (August 5, 1943). Islands and Peoples of the Indies. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
External links
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