South Bengkulu

South Bengkulu spreads across 1,219 square kilometers of land, encompassing eleven districts with Kota Manna serving as its administrative center at 152 meters elevation.

The territory underwent administrative restructuring in 2003, when authorities divided the original region into three separate parts to improve local governance.

The regency maintains traditional values through its motto 'Sekundang Setungguan', reflecting the cultural identity across its 142 rural villages and 16 urban communities.

The population of South Bengkulu reached 166,249 inhabitants according to the 2020 census, with numbers increasing to 171,463 by mid-2023.

The district contains multiple geographical zones, from the commercial hub of Pasar Manna to the distinct territories of Kedurang Ilir and Ulu Manna.

Location: Bengkulu

Capital city: Kota Manna

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Shares border with: Seluma, Pagar Alam, Kaur, Lahat

Website: http://bengkuluselatankab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -4.35000,103.03333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:06