Simpang Rimba

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Simpang Rimba
Simpang Rimba is located in Bangka Belitung Islands
Simpang Rimba
Simpang Rimba
Location of Simpang Rimba in Bangka-Belitung
Coordinates: 2°33′39″S 106°0′7″E / 2.56083°S 106.00194°E / -2.56083; 106.00194
Country Indonesia
ProvinceBangka Belitung Islands
RegencySouth Bangka Regency
Established30 April 2001
Area
 • Total362.3 km2 (139.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total25,133
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Western Indonesia Time)
Area code+62718

Simpang Rimba is a district of South Bangka Regency, Bangka-Belitung Islands. It is the fourth largest and third most populated district in the regency, with a population of over 25,000.[1]

History[edit]

Simpang Rimba was established in 2001, in which at the time was part of Bangka Regency. In 2003, the district became part of newly-established South Bangka Regency.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Luas Wilayah Menurut Kecamatan (km2), Jumlah Penduduk Menurut Kecamatan dan Jenis Kelamin (jiwa), Kepadatan Penduduk (jiwa/km2), dan Rasio Jenis Kelamin Kabupaten Bangka Selatan Menurut Kecamatan, 2020". Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Bangka Selatan (in Indonesian). Statistics Indonesia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.