Tanah Bumbu Regency
Tanah Bumbu Regency
Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | كابوڤاتين تانه بومبو |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Bersujud (Kneeling to God) | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | South Kalimantan |
| Capital | Batulicin |
| Established | 8 April 2003 |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Andi Rudi Latif |
| • Vice Regent | Bahsanuddin |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,890.31 km2 (1,888.16 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate) | |
• Total | 357,221 |
| • Density | 73.0467/km2 (189.190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (WITA) |
| Area code | 0518 |
| Website | tanahbumbukab.go.id |
Tanah Bumbu is one of the regencies in the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan. It was formerly part of Kotabaru Regency, but was split off on 25 February 2003 to form a separate regency, following dissatisfaction on the Kalimantan mainland territories with administration from Laut Island. It covers an area of 4,890.31 km2 and had a population of 267,929 at the 2010 Census and 322,646 at the 2020 Census; the latest official estimate (as at mid 2024) is 357,221 (comprising 183,226 males and 173,995 females). The regency's capital is the town of Batulicin.