Sekadau Regency
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Sekadau Regency
Kabupaten Sekadau | |
|---|---|
 Palace of the former Sekadau kingdom | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location within West Kalimantan | |
  Sekadau Regency Location in Kalimantan and Indonesia  Sekadau Regency Sekadau Regency (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 0°02′05″N 110°57′03″E / 0.0348°N 110.9507°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Kalimantan |
| Regency seat | Sekadau |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Aron |
| • Vice Regent | Subandrio |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,032.32 km2 (2,329.09 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2025 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 228,654 |
| • Density | 37.9048/km2 (98.1730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 564 |
| Website | sekadaukab |
Sekadau Regency is a regency of West Kalimantan province of Indonesia. It was created on 18 December 2003 from what had been until then the eastern part of Sanggau Regency. It covers an area of 6,032.32 km2, and had a population of 181,634 at the 2010 Census[2] and 211,559 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 228,654 (comprising 118,565 males and 110,089 females).[1] The regency seat lies at the town of Sekadau in Sekadau Hilir District.
Historically, Sekadau was an indigenous kingdom, centred on the Lawang Kuwari Monument, located in the market and the heart of Sekadau town, located along the Kapuas River and 243 km from the provincial capital of Pontianak along the Trans-Kalimantan Highway Southern Route. It stands as a symbol of local pride and history, attracting both residents and visitors. The area around the monument is vibrant, often bustling with activities, making it a central spot for community gatherings and cultural events.
Under the leadership of the Regent of Sekadau, there was a strong push to recognize Lawang Kuwari as a significant symbol in the development of the region. Everything associated with Lawang Kuwari has captured the spotlight. Lawang Kuwari has become a powerful identity marker for Kabupaten Sekadau. This is reflected in various elements, including:
The name "Lawang Kuwari" derives from the local language, capturing both the historical significance and the beauty of the place. "Lawang" translates to door or gate, while "Kuwari" refers to a type of tree that once flourished around the mouth of the Sekadau River.
Lawang Kuwari boasts a rich history. It served as a hiding place and retreat for Prince Agong of the Sekadau Kingdom. A key figure in the kingdom's history, he left the capital in Kematu, feeling disheartened after not being appointed king. Prince Agong then journeyed to Lawang Kuwari, which is now a historical tourist site. In Lawang Kuwari, he engaged in meditation and seclusion amidst stunning natural beauty, located by the Kapuas River. Besides being a retreat, Lawang Kuwari also holds historical significance as a symbol of the bygone era of the Sekadau Kingdom.
Geography
Climate
Sekadau has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round.
| Climate data for Sekadau | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.3 (86.5) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.4 (88.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.4 (79.5) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.0 (80.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 311 (12.2) |
287 (11.3) |
275 (10.8) |
278 (10.9) |
232 (9.1) |
183 (7.2) |
156 (6.1) |
167 (6.6) |
230 (9.1) |
314 (12.4) |
338 (13.3) |
268 (10.6) |
3,039 (119.6) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[4] | |||||||||||||
Governance
Administrative districts
Sekadau Regency consists of seven districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2025.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (all classed as rural desa) in each district, and its post code.
| Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n 2010 Census | Pop'n 2020 Census | Pop'n mid 2025 Estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.09.04 | Nanga Mahap | 965.78 | 24,680 | 27,411 | 28,981 | Nanga Mahap | 13 | 79585 |
| 61.09.03 | Nanga Taman | 1,080.15 | 25,218 | 27,916 | 29,731 | Nanga Taman | 13 | 79584 |
| 61.09.02 | Sekadau Hulu (Upper Sekadau) | 877.32 | 24,968 | 29,685 | 32,084 | Rawak | 15 | 79583 |
| 61.09.01 | Sekadau Hilir (a) (Lower Sekadau) | 894.18 | 55,897 | 67,659 | 74,810 | Sekadau | 17 | 78511 - 79516, 79582 |
| 61.09.05 | Belitang Hilir (Lower Belitang) | 802.78 | 20,687 | 24,248 | 25,436 | Sungai Ayak | 9 | 79586 |
| 61.09.07 | Belitang | 282.10 | 11,531 | 13,634 | 15,164 | Nanga Belitang | 7 | 79588 |
| 61.09.06 | Belitang Hulu (Upper Belitang) | 1,130.01 | 18,653 | 21,006 | 22,448 | Balai Sepuak | 13 | 79587 |
| Totals | 6,032.32 | 181,634 | 211,559 | 228,654 | Sekadau | 87 |
Note: (a) The most populous villages in 2024 were Sungai Ringin (with 13,351 inhabitants) and Mungguk (with 11,526 inhabitants).[5]
Local government
The regency is a second-level administrative division equivalent to a city. As a regency, it is headed by a regent who is elected democratically. Head of districts are appointed directly by the regent with the recommendation of the regency secretary. Executive power lies with the regent and vice regent, while legislative function is exercised by the regency's parliament.[6][7][8]
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