Bima

Bima Regency is an administrative region on eastern Sumbawa featuring coastal zones, mountainous terrain, and scattered islands. The area spans multiple geographic sections and includes agricultural lands alongside forest regions.

The region corresponds to the former Sultanate of Bima, which governed this territory before Indonesian independence. This sultanate structure shaped early political development and left a lasting administrative legacy in the area.

Residents practice traditional crafts and customs rooted in daily village life across the scattered districts. Local celebrations show how communities maintain connection to their island heritage through active participation.

Woha, the regional center, provides essential services and connects to larger towns through provincial roads. Different districts can be harder to access, so planning ahead helps when exploring areas beyond the main hub.

The regency splits into two separate geographic sections interrupted by its neighbor Dompu in the middle. A massive volcano, Mount Tambora, dominates the western section with its striking outline.

Location: West Nusa Tenggara

Capital city: Woha

Elevation above the sea: 173 m

Shares border with: Bima, Dompu

Website: http://bimakab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -8.57444,119.03750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03