Kerinci Regency
Kerinci Regency
Kabupaten Kerinci | |
|---|---|
| Motto(s): Sakti Alam Kerinci (Kerinci a sacred realm) | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Jambi |
| Regency seat | Siulak |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Monadi |
| • Vice Regent | Murison |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,445.18 km2 (1,330.19 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate) | |
• Total | 268,951 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | kerincikab.go.id |
Kerinci is a regency (kabupaten) in Jambi province, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The regency has an area of 3,445.18 km2 (1,330.19 sq mi). Kerinci Regency had a population of 229,495 at the 2010 Census and 250,259 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 268,951 (comprising 135,055 males and 133,896 females). The regency largely surrounds the city of Sungai Penuh (except on the city's western side), which until its separation on 24 June 2008 was part of the regency but is now independent of it. The regency seat is at the town of Siulak. Kerinci is located 50 km (31 mi) from Jambi City, the capital of Jambi Province.