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Seluan Island Officially Became a New District in Natuna

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Seluan Island officially became a new district in the Archipelago Province of Riau at the Natuna Regency, after it was inaugurated by the Natuna Regent together with the Chair of the local DPRD.

“Of course, this division can be registered because of the support from the people of Seluan Island,” said Natuna Regent Wan Siswandi, at the Seluan Island Preparatory District Office.

He explained the Seluan people’s struggle to make the area a district quite long because Seluan Island only has two villages with fewer than a thousand people.

This is based on the Decree of the Minister of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) Number 100.1-1-6117, The year 2022 concerning the Granting and Updating of Codes, Administrative Area Data Reign and Islands on December 9, 2022, and 9:03 p.m. 24 are coded Seluan Island District.

“The long process of dividing Seluan Island District, starting from 2018, thank God realized, and this is our joint task to fill in the construction,” said the Regent Siswandi.

He also hopes that being inaugurated as a district will not only shorten its administrative affairs but also improve the community’s economy. “It can boost the economy by exploiting existing potential, such as cloves,” said Regent Siswandi.

The inauguration was carried out by beating Gong and signing the document by the Natuna regent, a sign that Seluah Island had officially become a District.

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Seluan Island

Demographically, Pulau Seluan District has a population of approximately 900 people which consisted of two villages, namely Kelarik Barat Village and Seluan Barat Village, previously

including part of the North Bunguran District.

The majority of the local population work as fishermen and farmers, with clove as the main commodity on the island. Seluan Island is located in the western part of the large Natuna Island which is directly adjacent to the sea between countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Natuna Archipelago

Natuna Regency, which is one of Indonesia’s outermost islands, turns out to have many charming tourist attractions.

As reported by the official website of the Natuna Regency Tourism and Culture Office, here are the tourist attractions in Natuna that are worth visiting.

This Grand Mosque is an icon for the Natuna Regency. The shape is large with a total area of 5,500 m2 and can accommodate up to 5,000 people. This mosque is located in Ranai, the capital of Natuna.

Alif Stone Park is a rock garden located on the seashore of Sepempang Village. In this rock garden, you can enjoy the amazing view of giant granite stones.

Senua Island is the outermost island of Indonesia which is directly adjacent to East Malaysia. Senua Island has many interesting attractions that you must try. Starting from white sand beaches, giant granite rocks, caves, and beautiful coral reefs. Here you can participate in various activities. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, and even discovering the cave.

Batu Madu has a beautiful view of the coast with many small islands consisting of large granite rocks. Located in the village of Cemaga, South Bunguran District, Natuna Regency, Batu Madu can be reached about 45 minutes from Ranai City which is the capital of Natuna Regency. 

 

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