Sumbawa

Sumbawa is a regency located on a large island in West Nusa Tenggara, encompassing coastal lowlands and mountainous interior regions. The territory covers the northern and central portions of the island, displaying varied terrain across its landscape.

The region was originally part of a larger territory until an administrative division in 2003 led to the creation of a separate western administrative area. This change significantly reduced the area of the original region.

The regency is home to diverse communities with their own traditions and local customs that shape daily life across the island. Walking through villages and markets, you can observe how people maintain traditional crafts and ways of living.

The best way to reach the regency is through Poto Tano harbor, where regular ferry services connect to nearby islands like Lombok and other parts of Indonesia. This port serves as the main transport hub for regional connections.

Within this territory lies Mount Tambora, whose 1815 eruption lowered global temperatures and left lasting climate impacts across the world. This geological site reveals the immense power of natural disasters.

Location: West Nusa Tenggara

Capital city: Sumbawa Besar

Elevation above the sea: 368 m

Shares border with: West Sumbawa, Dompu

Website: http://sumbawakab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -8.74481,117.67153

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:14