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Meranti Islands Regency

Coordinates: 1°0′N 102°42′E / 1.000°N 102.700°E / 1.000; 102.700
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Meranti Islands Regency
Flag of Meranti Islands Regency
Official seal of Meranti Islands Regency
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceRiau
CapitalSelat Panjang
Government
 • RegentDrs. Irwan Nasir, M.Si.
Area
 • Total3,707.84 km2 (1,431.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total176,371
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
Websitewww.merantikab.go.id

Kepulauan Meranti is a regency (kabupaten) of Riau Province, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The regency comprises the islands of Tebing Tinggi, Padang and Rangsang. The principal town is Selat Panjang.

1°0′N 102°42′E / 1.000°N 102.700°E / 1.000; 102.700