Gunungsitoli
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. 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 Nias–Simeulue earthquake destroyed parts of the city and caused casualties. The city is served by Binaka Airport with flights to Medan.
Gunungsitoli Kota Gunungsitoli | |
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 Seal | |
 Location within North Sumatra | |
  Gunungsitoli Location in Sumatra  Gunungsitoli Gunungsitoli (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 1°17′N 97°37′E | |
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| Province |  |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lakhömizaro Zebua |
| • Vice Mayor | Sowa'a Laoli |
| • Chairman of City's Council of Representatives | Yanto (PDI-P) |
| • Vice Chairmen of City's Council of Representatives | Herman Jaya Harefa (Democratic Party (Indonesia)) and Imanuel Ziliwu (People's Conscience Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 280.8 km2 (108.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 126,202 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 639 |
| Website | gunungsitolikota.go.id |
Administration
The city is divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their area (in km2) and their 2010 Census populations:[1]
| Name | Area in km2 | Population Census 2010[1] |
|---|---|---|
| Gunungsitoli Idanoi | 73.3 | 21,482 |
| Gunungsitoli Selatan (South Gunungsitoli) | 30.3 | 13,739 |
| Gunungsitoli Barat (West Gunungsitoli) | 16.6 | 7,436 |
| Gunung Sitoli | 64.2 | 60,625 |
| Gunung Sitoli Alo'oa | 46.4 | 6,708 |
| Gunungsitoli Utara (North Gunungsitoli) | 81.0 | 16,212 |
References
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
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