Pelalawan Regency
Pelalawan Regency
Kabupaten Pelalawan | |
|---|---|
The Pelalawan palace | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Riau |
| Regency seat | Pangkalan Kerinci |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Zukri Misran |
| • Vice Regent | Husni Tamrin |
| Area | |
• Total | 13,408.72 km2 (5,177.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2024 estimate) | |
• Total | 434,590 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (84/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Website | pelalawankab.go.id |
Pelalawan is a regency (kabupaten) of Riau Province, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. The regency was created on 4 October 1999 as a result of the division of Kampar Regency, of which it was previously the eastern 43%. It now has an area of 13,408.72 km2 and had a population of 301,829 at the 2010 Census and 390,046 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 434,590 (comprising 224,004 males and 210,586 females). The administrative centre is in the large town of Pangkalan Kerinci.