West Coast, Coastal regency in Lampung, Indonesia
The West Coast is an administrative region stretching along the Indian Ocean with white sand beaches, coastal forests, and eleven districts under the capital city of Krui. The area includes Pulau Pisang, an island district, alongside mainland coastal settlements.
For many years this area formed part of West Lampung Regency until becoming independent on October 25, 2012, when Krui was designated as its capital. This separation established a new local administration for the coastal region.
Local communities here grow pepper using methods handed down through generations while practicing fishing that shapes how they live along the coast. These activities remain visible in daily routines and how residents interact with the sea and land.
The region connects to Bandar Lampung through regional roads, with bus services linking the main towns and coastal settlements regularly. Plan your visit during drier months when road conditions improve and coastal activities are easier to access.
Since becoming independent relatively recently, the region's infrastructure and governance systems are still taking shape, offering a glimpse into how a young administration develops. Few visitors realize they are experiencing a regency that has only recently established its own local government.
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