West Lampung

West Lampung spans 2,142 square kilometers across mountainous terrain at 852 meters elevation, containing fifteen districts and 136 villages with Liwa as its capital.

The region transformed from a district of North Lampung into an independent regency in 1991, following Law Number 6 that established its administrative autonomy.

The population of 312,989 residents maintains traditions through textiles like Tapis, created with supplementary weft techniques displaying patterns significant to Lampung identity.

The agricultural economy centers on cultivating robusta coffee, cocoa, coconuts, cloves, and pepper, providing employment opportunities for local communities.

The territory experienced a significant reduction in 2012 when its southwestern section separated to form Pesisir Barat Regency, altering its original geographical composition.

Location: Lampung

Capital city: Liwa

Elevation above the sea: 852 m

Shares border with: Kaur, South Ogan Komering Ulu, Way Kanan, North Lampung, Central Lampung, Tanggamus

Website: http://lampungbarat.go.id

GPS coordinates: -5.14904,104.19309

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05