North Nias, Regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia
North Nias extends across 1,520 square kilometers on the northern section of Nias Island, surrounded by the Indian Ocean and neighboring districts.
The regency emerged from the division of Nias Regency through Law Number 45 in October 2008, establishing North Nias with Lotu as its capital.
The population of 153,005 residents includes a Protestant Christian majority at 85.2 percent, with Catholics and Muslims forming smaller religious communities.
The regency contains eleven administrative districts, including Tugala Oyo, Alasa, Namohalu Esiwa, and Lahewa, each managing local governmental functions.
Agriculture generates 52.25 percent of the regional product, with rice cultivation concentrated in the districts of Alasa, Lotu, and Namohalu Esiwa.
Location: North Sumatra
Capital city: Lotu
Elevation above the sea: 62 m
Shares border with: West Nias, Gunungsitoli City
GPS coordinates: 1.33037,97.31964
Latest update: March 16, 2025 12:10
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