Malaka Regency facts for kids
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Malaka Regency
Kabupaten Malaka
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Location within East Nusa Tenggara
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Location in Timor
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Location in Lesser Sunda Islands
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Location in Indonesia
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| Country | Indonesia | |
| Region | Lesser Sunda Islands | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara | |
| Settled | 14 December 2012 | |
| Capital | Betun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 448.12 sq mi (1,160.63 km2) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 164,134 | |
| • Density | 366.2710/sq mi (141.4180/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (ICST) | |
| Area code | (+62) 389 | |
Malaka Regency is a special area in Indonesia. It is called a "regency" or Kabupaten in Indonesian. This area is part of the East Nusa Tenggara Province. It is located on the island of Timor, which is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Malaka Regency was officially created on December 14, 2012. This means it is a fairly new regency in Indonesia. Its main town, or capital, is called Betun.
What is Malaka Regency?
Malaka Regency is like a county or district in other countries. It is a way for the Indonesian government to manage different parts of its provinces. Each regency has its own local government.
Where is Malaka Regency Located?
Malaka Regency is in the eastern part of Indonesia. It is on the island of Timor. This island is shared between Indonesia and the country of East Timor. Malaka is in the Indonesian side of Timor.
How Big is Malaka Regency?
The total land area of Malaka Regency is about 1,160.63 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a medium-sized city.
Who Lives in Malaka Regency?
According to a count done in 2010, about 164,134 people lived in Malaka Regency. This number helps us understand how many people call this area home.
What is the Population Density?
Population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. In Malaka Regency, the population density is calculated automatically based on the number of people and the area. This helps us see how crowded or spread out the population is.
How is Malaka Regency Governed?
Like other regencies in Indonesia, Malaka has its own leaders. These leaders help manage the area and make decisions for the people.
Who is the Regent?
The main leader of Malaka Regency is called the Regent. In the past, the Regent was Stefanus Bria Seran. The Regent is like a mayor for the entire regency. They are in charge of local government and services.
Who is the Vice Regent?
There is also a Vice Regent who works with the Regent. Sometimes, this position might be empty, or "vacant," as it was in the past for Malaka Regency. The Vice Regent helps the Regent and can take over if the Regent is not available.
Daily Life in Malaka Regency
Life in Malaka Regency follows the local time zone. The time in Malaka is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). This is known as Central Indonesia Standard Time (ICST).
How Do People Communicate?
If you wanted to call someone in Malaka Regency from outside Indonesia, you would use the area code (+62) 389. The "+62" is the country code for Indonesia.
Where Can You Find More Information?
The official website for Malaka Regency is malakakab.go.id. Websites like this provide important information about the local government and services.
