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2025 Indonesian Local Elections
Twenty six local executive elections are scheduled to be held in Indonesia throughout 2025, as repeat elections following the 2024 Indonesian local elections, 2024 local elections. The elections included one gubernatorial election for Papua (province), Papua, four mayoral elections, and 21 regency elections. Some of the repeat elections are only to be held in a limited number of polling stations (TPS) or districts. Background The Constitutional Court of Indonesia received over 300 lawsuits in the aftermath of the 2024 Indonesian local elections, and in 24 cases, the court ordered a repeat election. Candidates of the elections remained the same as with 2024 in partial repeat elections. However, 9 candidates were disqualified for various reasons by the Constitutional Court, and will not be on the ballot in 2025. Additionally, the Indonesian electoral law mandated the holding of repeat elections in the event a candidate running as a single candidate failed to secure more than half th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor
A governor is an politician, administrative leader and head of a polity or Region#Political regions, political region, in some cases, such as governor-general, governors-general, as the head of a state's official representative. Depending on the type of political region or polity, a ''governor'' may be either appointed or elected, and the governor's powers can vary significantly, depending on the public laws in place locally. The adjective pertaining to a governor is gubernatorial, from the Latin root ''gubernare''. In a federated state, the governor may serve as head of state and head of government for their regional polity, while still operating under the laws of the federation, which has its own head of state for the entire federation. Ancient empires Pre-Roman empires Though the legal and administrative framework of provinces, each administered by a governor, was created by the ancient Rome, Romans, the term ''governor'' has been a convenient term for historians to describe si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabang (city)
Sabang ( Jawoë: سابڠ) is a city in Aceh province, Indonesia consisting entirely of Weh Island and several smaller islands off the northern tip of Sumatra. The administrative centre of the city is located north of Banda Aceh. The city covers an area of and had a population of 43,391 in the 2020 censusBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. although that total was subsequently adjusted to 41,197; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 43,527. Sabang is known as the northernmost and westernmost city of Indonesia. It also has by far the smallest population of any city in Indonesia. History According to local mythology, the island of Weh was once connected to the mainland Sumatra. The island of Weh has been described as far as Ptolemy in 301 BC and was mentioned as "Golden Island". During early 11th and 12th centuries, the island was often visited by Arab and Indian traders who called the island "Shabag", which arguably was the origin of the city name. The settlement on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serang Regency
Serang Regency (Sundanese language, Sundanese: ) is a Regencies of Indonesia, regency of Banten province, Indonesia. It is located in the northwest corner of the island of Java. The administrative center of the regency is at Ciruas, while the capital of the province is the independent municipality of Serang (''Kota Serang'') which was split off the regency on 17 July 2007. Serang municipality is about 10 km from Old Banten, the eponymous former sultanate's capital. Merak, Banten, Merak, a major port and ferry terminal, is located at the northwest tip of Java, within the independent municipality of Cilegon, which was split off from the regency on 20 April 1999. Serang Regency and its semi-enclaved cities have experienced a heavy influx of residents as Jakarta continues its outward growth; some planning agencies consider it to be part of the metropolitan area. It shares its eastern border with Tangerang Regency of Jabodetabek. Serang Regency covers a land area of 1,469.92&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasaman Regency
Pasaman Regency is a regency ''(kabupaten)'' of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It has an area of and had a population of 252,981 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 299,851 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 313,199 - comprising 157,978 males and 155,221 females.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Pasaman Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1309) The regency seat is the town of Lubuk Sikaping. Pasaman is located in the north-east of West Sumatra. The town of Bonjol, birthplace of Tuanku Imam Bonjol, is notable for being the area where the Trans-Sumatran Highway crosses the equator. Although the majority tribe in West Sumatra is Minangkabau, in Pasaman there is another big tribe, the Mandailing from North Sumatra, so Pasaman means "equality" between two tribes in the Minangkabau language (Indonesian: ''Persamaan''). The first Vice-Regent of Pasaman was H. Ahmad Dahlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parigi Moutong Regency
Parigi Moutong Regency is a Regencies of Indonesia, regency of Central Sulawesi Province of Indonesia. The regency was created on 10 April 2002 by splitting off the eastern districts previously part of Donggala Regency. It covers an area of 5,877.47 km2 and had a population of 413,588 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 440,015 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 457,031 (comprising 233,529 males and 223,502 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Parigi Moutong Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7208) The principal town lies at Parigi in the south of the regency. The regency stretches from around Parigi district in its south all the way past Moutong district in the north, giving the name. Geography In terms of its geographic position, Parigi Moutong Regency is bounded to the north by Buol Regency, Toli-Toli Regency, and the province of Gorontalo, to the south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Gorontalo Regency
North Gorontalo (''Gorontalo Utara'') is a regency of Gorontalo Province, Indonesia, stretching along the entire northern coast of the province. It is located on the northern peninsula of the island of Sulawesi. It was established on 2 January 2007 under Law Number (''Undang-Undang Nomor'') 11/2007 from the former northern districts of Gorontalo Regency. The new regency has an area of 1,777.02 km2, and it had a population of 104,133 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 124,957 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 130,400 (comprising 66,420 males and 63,980 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7505) Its regency seat is the town of Moluo in Kwandang District. Administration In 2010 the Regency comprised six districts (''kecamatan''), but subsequently five additional districts were created by splitting of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutai Kartanegara Regency
Kutai Kartanegara Regency (abbreviated as ''Kukar'') is a regency of East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. It has a land area of 27,891.13 km2 and a water area of 4,097 km2, geographically located between 1°18′40″S and 116°31′36″E. The population of the regency was 626,286 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 729,382 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 789,767.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.6403) The town of Tenggarong is the capital of the regency. The regency includes the middle and lower reaches of the Mahakam River, the longest river in East Kalimantan, including its extensive delta. The city of Samarinda is situated on the river, about 48 km (30 miles) from its mouth; it is an administrative enclave within the regency, which thus contains much of the metropolitan area of Samarin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empat Lawang Regency
Empat Lawang Regency is a regency of South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. It was created on 2 January 2007 from what had been formerly the western districts of Lahat Regency. It covers an area of 2,256.44 km² and had a population of 221,176 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 333,622 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 336,694 (comprising 173,964 males and 162,730 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Empat Lawang Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1611) The regency seat is at the town of Tebing Tinggi. Administrative districts This Regency when formed was administratively composed of seven districts (''kecamatan''). Since 2010 three additional districts have been created - Pendopo Barat (from part of Pendopo District), Sikap Dalam (from part of Ulu Musi District) and Saling (from part of Tebing Tinggi District). The ten districts are listed below with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjarbaru
Banjarbaru is the capital city of South Kalimantan, one of the provinces in Indonesia. It is located southeast of Banjarmasin, the largest city of the province. The city had a population of 199,627 as of the 2010 Census,Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 253,442 at the 2020 Census,Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. and the official population estimate (as at mid 2023) was 272,763 (comprising 136,867 males and 135,896 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kota Banjarbaru Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.6372) The large town of Martapura, South Kalimantan, Martapura lies immediately to the north of Banjarbaru, and in effect constitutes an extension of the city. The second largest city in the province after Banjarmasin, it is also part of List of metropolitan areas in Indonesia, Banjarbakula metropolitan area. History Etymology Banjarbaru was previously only a temporary name used by governor Dr. Murdjani to differentiate it from Banjarma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Bengkulu Regency
South Bengkulu () is a regency of Bengkulu Province, Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra. It originally comprised all of that part of Bengkulu Province situated to the southeast of the city of Bengkulu, but on 25 February 2003 this area was split into three parts, with the most southeastern districts split off to form a new Kaur Regency and the most northwestern districts (closer to Bengkulu city) split off to form a new Seluma Regency. The reduced South Bengkulu Regency now covers 1,219.91 km2, and had a population of 142,940 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 166,249 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 173,315 - comprising 88,188 males and 85,127 females.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Bengkulu Selatan Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1701) The regency's administrative centre is the coastal town of Manna. Administrative districts The Regency is divided in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talaud Islands Regency
The Talaud Islands Regency () is a regency of North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The Talaud Islands form an archipelago situated to the northeast of the Minahasa Peninsula, with a land area of 1,251.02 km2. It had a population of 83,434 at the 2010 Census,Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. increasing to 94,521 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 97,312 (comprising 50,061 males and 47,251 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7104) The largest island is Karakelong, on which lies the regency seat in the town of Melonguane. To its south lie the islands of Salibabu and Kabaruan, while the Nanusa group of 7 small islands lies to the northeast of Karakelong, and Miangas island is situated midway between Karakelong and the Philippines. It is one of the three regencies to the north of North Sulawesi that are located between Sulawesi a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taliabu Island Regency
Taliabu Island Regency () is a regency in the North Maluku province of Indonesia, consisting primarily of the island of Taliabu, the most western, geographically, of the Sula archipelago. It is located to the west of Mangole Island and Sanana Island, the two islands which remain part of the former Sula Islands Regency; until 14 December 2012, when it was administratively-separated into its own regency, Taliabu had been a part of the Sula Islands Regency. Presently, Taliabu Island Regency (including minor offshore islands, predominantly to the west and southwest of Taliabu proper) covers roughly 2,775.30 km2 (582 mi2). Taliabu had a population of 47,309 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 58,047 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 66,361 (comprising 33,930 males and 32,431 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025 ''Kabupaten Pulau Taliabu Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.820 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
