North Morowali Regency is a regency in the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The regency was established on 12 April 2013, partitioned from the northwestern districts of Morowali Regency (forming almost two-thirds of the regency at that time).[2] It covers an area of 10,004.28 km2 and the component districts which were then in Morowali Regency had a combined population of 104,094 at the 2010 Census.[3] The new regency had 120,789 inhabitants at the 2020 Census;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 126,049 (comprising 65,690 males and 60,360 females).[1] The principal town lies at Kolonodale.
North Morowali Regency Kabupaten Morowali Utara | |
|---|---|
 Tomori Bay | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Tepo Asa Aroa (One Word, One Determination and One Goal) | |
 Location within Central Sulawesi | |
| Coordinates: 1°59′13″S 121°20′20″E / 1.9870°S 121.3390°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Central Sulawesi |
| Capital | Kolonodale |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Delis Julkarson Hehi |
| • Vice Regent | Moh. Asrar Abd. Samad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,862.67 sq mi (10,004.28 km2) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 126,049 |
| • Density | 33/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (ICST) |
| Area code | (+62) 465 |
| Website | morowaliutarakab |
Administrative Districts
The North Morowali Regency was divided (following its separation from Morowali Regency in 2013) into seven districts (kecamatan), but three further districts (Lembo Raya, Petasia Timur and Petasia Barat) were created. These are all tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[3] and the 2020 Census,[4] together with the official estimates as of mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district headquarters, the numbers of administrative villages in each district (totaling 122 rural desa and 3 urban kelurahan), and its postal codes.
| Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post codes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.12.05 | Mori Atas | 1,508.81 | 10,418 | 12,510 | 13,170 | Tomata | 14 | 94965 |
| 72.12.04 | Lembo | 675.23 | 20,300 | 14,396 | 14,840 | Beteleme | 10 | 94966 |
| 72.12.03 | Lembo Raya | 657.61 | (a) | 8,241 | 8,490 | Petumbea | 10 | 94967 |
| 72.12.02 | Petasia Timur (East Petasia) | 509.77 | (b) | 16,428 | 17,510 | Bungintimbe | 12 | 94963 |
| 72.12.01 | Petasia (c) | 646.34 | 33,705 | 17,997 | 19,180 | Kolonodale | 10 (d) | 94971 |
| 72.12.10 | Petasia Barat (West Petasia) | 480.30 | (b) | 7,711 | 8,220 | Tiu | 10 | 94970 |
| 72.12.06 | Mori Utara (North Mori) | 1,048.93 | 6,819 | 8,023 | 8,400 | Mayumba | 8 | 94964 |
| 72.12.07 | Soyo Jaya | 605.51 | 7,884 | 8,821 | 9,100 | Lembah Sumara | 10 | 94969 |
| 72.12.08 | Bungku Utara (e) (North Bungku) | 2,406.79 | 14,699 | 15,853 | 16,180 | Beturube | 23 | 94972 |
| 72.12.09 | Mamosalato | 1,464.99 | 10,269 | 10,809 | 10,960 | Tanasumpu | 14 | 94968 |
| Totals | 10,004.28 | 104,094 | 120,789 | 126,049 | 125 |
Notes: (a) the 2010 population of Lembo Raya District is included in the figure for Lembo District from which it was cut out in 2013.
(b) the 2010 populations of Petasia Timur and Petasia Barat Districts are included in the figure for Petasia District from which they were cut out in 2013.
(c) including 44 offshore islands. (d) comprising 3 kelurahan (Kolonodale, Bahontula and Bahoue) and 7 desa. (e) including 15 offshore islands.