Gunungsitoli
| Gunungsitoli | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
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 Location of Gunungsitoli in Indonesia | ||
  Gunungsitoli Location of Gunungsitoli in Indonesia | ||
| Coordinates: 1°17′N 97°37′E / 1.283°N 97.617°ECoordinates: 1°17′N 97°37′E / 1.283°N 97.617°E | ||
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Province | North Sumatra | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Drs. Martinus Lase, MSt. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 230.80 km2 (89.11 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 125,566 | |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | |
| Area code(s) | +62 639 | |
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 / 1.283°N 97.617°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 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake destroyed parts of the city and caused casualties.
Administration
The city is divided into six districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[1]
| Name | Population Census 2010[1] |
|---|---|
| Gunungsitoli Idanoi | 21,482 |
| Gunungsitoli Selatan (South Gunungsitoli) | 13,739 |
| Gunungsitoli Barat (West Gunungsitoli) | 7,436 |
| Gunungsitoli | 60,625 |
| Gunungsitoli Alo Oa | 6,708 |
| Gunungsitoli Utara (North Gunungsitoli) | 16,212 |
References
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