Mamuju Regency facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mamuju Regency
Regency
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Country	Indonesia
Region	Sulawesi
Province	West Sulawesi
Capital	Mamuju
Time zone	UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time)
Website	www.mamujukab.go.id

Mamuju Regency is a special area in West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. It's like a county or district in other countries. This regency is found on the big island of Sulawesi. The main city and capital of Mamuju Regency is Mamuju. Interestingly, Mamuju city is also the capital of the whole West Sulawesi Province! Back in 2010, about 336,879 people lived in Mamuju Regency.

What is a Regency?

In Indonesia, a regency (called kabupaten in Indonesian) is a type of local government area. It's a bit like a county or a shire. Regencies are part of a larger area called a province. They help manage local services and make decisions for the people living there.

How Mamuju Regency is Governed

Mamuju Regency is divided into smaller parts called districts (or kecamatan). These districts help manage different areas within the regency. In total, Mamuju Regency has eleven districts. Each district has its own local government to help serve the people who live there.

Districts of Mamuju

Here are some of the districts that make up Mamuju Regency:

• Tapalang
• Tapalang Barat (West Tapalang)
• Mamuju
• Simboro
• Kulukku
• Papalang
• Sampaga
• Tommo
• Kalumpang
• Bonehau
• Balabalakang

Geography and Environment

Mamuju Regency is located on the island of Sulawesi, which is known for its unique shape and diverse landscapes. The area can experience natural events like floods. For example, a wooden bridge near Mamuju city was once damaged by a flood.

A wooden bridge near Mamuju city, damaged by a flood.