Dharmasraya Regency
Regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia
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::summary Regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | Dharmasraya Regency |
| native_name | Kabupaten Dharmasraya |
| native_name_lang | id |
| type | Regency |
| image_shield | Lambang Kabupaten Dharmasraya.png |
| motto | Tau Jo Nan Ampek |
| ("Know ye the four knowledges") | |
| image_map | Lokasi Sumatra Barat Kabupaten Dharmasraya.svg |
| map_caption | Location within West Sumatra |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Indonesia |
| subdivision_type1 | Province |
| subdivision_name1 | West Sumatra |
| seat_type | Regency seat |
| seat | Pulau Punjung |
| leader_title | Regent |
| leader_name | Annisa Suci Ramadhani |
| area_total_km2 | 2961.13 |
| population_as_of | mid 2023 estimate |
| population_total | 239918 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| population_footnotes | |
| timezone1 | IWST |
| utc_offset1 | +7 |
| area_code | (+62) 754 |
| website | |
| pushpin_map | Indonesia_Sumatra#Indonesia |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Sumatra and Indonesia |
| leader_title1 | Vice Regent |
| leader_name1 | |
| area_code_type | Area code |
| :: |
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Dharmasraya Regency is a landlocked regency (kabupaten) of West Sumatra province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 2,961.13 km2 and had a population of 191,422 at the 2010 Census and 228,591 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 239,918 - comprising 121,700 males and 118,220 females. In the past, this regency was the location of an independent Kingdom of Dharmasraya, which came to power in the 11th century.
Located at the southeastern tip of West Sumatra, Dharmasraya Regency spans eleven districts. The administrative centre is the town of Pulau Punjung. Its economy is primarily supported by agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, alongside wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair services, and public-sector construction activities.
Administrative districts
Dharmasraya Regency is divided into eleven districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as at mid 2023. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages (nagari) in each district, and its post code.
::data[format=table] | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n 2010 Census | Pop'n 2020 Census | Pop'n mid 2023 Estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sungai Rumbai | 47.63 | 17,989 | 22,489 | 23,890 | Sungai Rumbai | 4 | 27686 | | Koto Besar | 488.19 | 22,876 | 26,939 | 28,650 | Koto Besar | 7 | 27685 | | Asam Jujuhan | 257.72 | 10,539 | 9,502 | 9,480 | Sungai Limau | 5 | 27684 | | Koto Baru | 251.35 | 28,776 | 32,519 | 33,540 | Koto Baru | 4 | 27681 | | Koto Salak | 464.39 | 15,076 | 17,598 | 18,320 | Koto Salak | 5 | 27680 | | Tiumang | 129.18 | 11,094 | 13,144 | 13,750 | Tiumung | 4 | 27687 | | Padang Laweh | 59.76 | 5,368 | 6,462 | 6,790 | Padang Laweh | 4 | 27673 | | Sitiung | 87.68 | 23,019 | 28,324 | 29,620 | Sitiung | 4 | 27678 | | Timpeh | 237.93 | 13,460 | 16,909 | 17,990 | Tabek | 5 | 27679 | | Pulau Punjung | 482.50 | 35,861 | 45,339 | 48,070 | Sungai Dareh | 6 | 27573 | | Sembilan Koto | 454.80 | 7,344 | 9,366 | 9,840 | Silago | 4 | 27683 | | Totals | 2,961.13 | 191,422 | 228,591 | 239,918 | Pulau Punjung | 52 | | ::
Geography
Geographically, Dharmasraya Regency is situated at the southeastern tip of West Sumatra Province. Astronomically, it lies between 00º48'25.4"–01º41'40.3" South Latitude and 101º08'32.5"–101º53'30.3" East Longitude. According to Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2009, the regency covers an area of 2,961.13 km² (296,113 hectares); however, mapping calculations based on digitized SPOT 5 imagery in the district's spatial plan estimate the area to be 3,025.99 km² (302,599 hectares).
Economy
The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector forms the backbone of Dharmasraya’s economy, contributing approximately 25.98% (IDR 3.47 trillion) to its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in 2023. Plantation commodities such as oil palm and rubber dominate the agricultural landscape, complemented by staple crops like rice and maize. Forestry activity adds economic value through timber and non-timber forest products, while freshwater fisheries are cultivated in man-made ponds and river systems.
The wholesale and retail trade sector, along with vehicle repair services, accounts for around 15.38% (IDR 2.05 trillion) of Dharmasraya’s GRDP. The vehicle repair sub-sector contributes to Dharmasraya’s GRDP by sustaining mobility and logistics operations essential to regional commerce. Economic activity revolves around the distribution of goods through both traditional marketplaces and modern retail networks. Local government construction expenditure contributes an estimated 14.96% (IDR 1.99 trillion) to the GRDP in 2023. This includes publicly funded physical development projects such as roads, bridges, public facilities, and service infrastructure.
References
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Dharmasraya Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1311)
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
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- "Geografis - Pemerintah Kabupaten Dharmasraya". Diskominfo Kabupaten Dharmasraya.
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- Regency, BPS-Statistics Indonesia Dharmasraya. "Statistik Pertanian Kabupaten Dharmasraya 2023".
- Wilis, Ratna. (2024-02-21). "Development food agriculture area basic land capability in Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra Province". AIP Conference Proceedings.
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- Thamrin, Rovi. (2020-06-05). "Analisis Sektor Unggulan Kabupaten Dharmasraya". Jurnal Ecogen.
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