West Lombok

West Lombok Regency spans 922 square kilometers across western Lombok Island, featuring protected forests, agricultural lands, and coastal areas bordering the Lombok Strait.

The establishment of West Lombok as an independent regency occurred in 1958, followed by the relocation of its capital from Mataram to Gerung in 1993.

The population includes Sasak, Balinese, Javanese, Sumbawa, and Flores communities, with residents speaking both Sasak language and Indonesian in daily interactions.

The region maintains connectivity through Lombok International Airport, while the Tanjung Lembar port facilitates maritime transportation between Lombok and neighboring islands.

The territory encompasses 37,484 hectares of protected forest, representing 45 percent of its total area, supporting local biodiversity and environmental conservation efforts.

Location: West Nusa Tenggara

Capital city: Gerung

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Website: http://www.lombokbaratkab.go.id/

Shares border with: Mataram, North Lombok, Central Lombok, Karangasem

Website: http://lombokbaratkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -8.71667,116.11667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31