Lingga Regency
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The Lingga Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Lingga) is a group of islands in Indonesia, located south of Singapore, along both sides of the equator, off the eastern coast of Riau Province on Sumatra island. They are south of the populated Riau Archipelago, known for the industrial island of Batam and the tourist-frequented island of Bintan, although the Lingga Islands themselves are rarely visited due to the infrequent local transportation. The equator goes through the northern tip of Lingga Island, the main island in the archipelago.
Lingga Regency
Kabupaten Lingga | |
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Coordinates: 0°16′S 104°29′E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | Riau Islands |
Regency seat | Daik |
Government | |
• Regent | Alias Wello |
• Vice Regent | Muhammad Nizar |
Area | |
• Total | 2,120.69 km2 (818.80 sq mi) |
Population (2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 101,030 |
• Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
Area code | (+62) 776 |
Website | linggakab.go.id |
Administratively they form a Regency of the Riau Islands Province with a land area of 2,120.69 km2 [2] and a population of 86,244 people at the 2010 census[3] and 98,633 at the 2020 census;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 101,030 (comprising 52,260 males and 48,770 females).[1] The regency seat lies at Daik on Lingga Island.
The population are mainly Malay, Bugis and Chinese (predominantly Hakka, Teochew and Hokkien).