West Nias

West Nias Regency spans 520 square kilometers across the western portion of Nias Island, bordered by the Indian Ocean and three neighboring regencies.

The regency emerged from the division of Nias Regency through Law Number 46 in 2008, establishing Lahomi as its administrative center.

The Mandrehe district contains megalithic structures dating from 500 to 2,500 years ago, representing ancient settlement patterns in the region.

Agriculture dominates the economy with 54 percent of regional product, including 4,586 hectares of rice fields and 20,363 hectares of maize production.

An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude struck 125 kilometers southwest of Lahomi in 2021, causing strong tremors across multiple regions without reported damage.

Location: North Sumatra

Capital city: Lahomi

Elevation above the sea: 262 m

Shares border with: South Nias Regency, Nias, Gunungsitoli City, North Nias

GPS coordinates: 1.05966,97.58606

Latest update: April 11, 2025 14:10