Anambas Islands Regency
Anambas Islands Regency
Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas | |
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Anambas Islands seen from far | |
Location within Riau Islands | |
| Coordinates: 3°6′N 105°40′E / 3.100°N 105.667°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Riau Islands |
| Regency seat | Tarempa |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Aneng |
| • Vice Regent | Raja Bayu Febri Gunadian |
| Area | |
• Total | 661.47 km2 (255.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 estimate) | |
• Total | 50,140 |
| • Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Postcodes | 297xx |
| Area code | (+62) 773 |
| Website | anambaskab.go.id |
Anambas Islands Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas) is an island regency in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia, located in the Natuna Sea. The regency consists of 255 islands, including five outer islands that are important for Indonesia's sovereignty boundaries, namely: Tokong Berlayar Island, Tokong Nanas Island, Mangkai Island, Damar Island, and Malangbiru Island. Anambas Islands Regency located 150 nautical miles (278 km; 173 mi) northeast of Batam Island in the Natuna Sea between the Malaysian Peninsula to the west and the island of Borneo to the east. Geographically part of the Tudjuh Archipelago. This island regency covers a land area of approximately 661.47 square kilometres (255.39 sq mi) spread over an area of approximately 46,664 km² of water. The regency had a population of around 37,411 at the 2010 Census. and 47,402 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 50,140. The administrative centre is at Tarempa on Siantan Island.