North Barito Regency

North Barito Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Barito Utara) is one of the thirteen regencies which divide the Central Kalimantan Province on the island of Kalimantan, Indonesia. Muara Teweh is the capital of North Barito Regency. The population of North Barito Regency was 121,573 at the 2010 Census,[1] but the latest official estimate (as at January 2014) is 130,178.

North Barito Regency

Kabupaten Barito Utara
Regency
Seal
Location within Central Kalimantan
North Barito Regency
Location in Kalimantan and Indonesia
North Barito Regency
North Barito Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 0.9833°S 115.1000°E / -0.9833; 115.1000
CountryIndonesia
RegionKalimantan
ProvinceCentral Kalimantan
CapitalMuara Teweh
Government
 • RegentNadalsyah
 • Vice RegentOmpie Herby
Area
 • Total3,200 sq mi (8,300 km2)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total130,178
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 519
Websitebaritoutarakab.go.id

Subdistricts

North Barito Regency consists of six subdistricts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census:[2]

NamePopulation
2010 Census
Montalat10,604
Gunung Timang10,029
Gunung Purei2,426
Teweh Timur
(East Teweh)		7,221
Teweh Tengah
(Central Teweh)		69,941
Lahei21,352

Demographics

Religion as of the Indonesia 2010 census:[3]

Airports

A new airport is built by Muara Teweh now and predicted initial operation in 2013. The airport covers 180 hectares area and will has 2,250 metres length and 30 metres width of runway to accommodate wide body aircraft. The new airport will replace Beringin Airport which cannot be expanded.[4]

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References
  1. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  4. "Bandara Barito Utara Selesai 2013". March 20, 2012.

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