Aru Islands Regency
The Aru Islands Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru) is a group of about 95 low-lying islands in the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia. It also forms a regency of Maluku Province, with a land area of 6,426.77 km2 (2,481.39 sq mi). At the 2011 Census the Regency had a population of 84,138; the 2020 Census produced a total of 102,237, and the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 108,834. Some sources regard the archipelago as part of Asia, while others regard it as part of Melanesia.
Aru Islands Regency
Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru | |
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Regency | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Ursia Ulima | |
Map of the Aru Islands | |
Location within Maluku | |
Aru Islands Regency Location in Maluku and Indonesia Aru Islands Regency Aru Islands Regency (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 6°12′S 134°30′E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Maluku |
| Capital | Dobo |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Johan Gonga |
| • Vice Regent | Muin Sugalrey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,426.77 km2 (2,481.39 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate) | |
| • Total | 108,834 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (44/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (IEST) |
| Area code | (+62) 917 |
| Website | keparukab |
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