Pelalawan Regency
Kabupaten Pelalawan | |
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Country | Indonesia |
Province | Riau |
Regency seat | Pangkalan Kerinci |
Area | |
• Total | 13,408.72 km2 (5,177.14 sq mi) |
Population (2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 415,469 |
• Density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
Website | pelalawankab.go.id |
Pelalawan is a regency (kabupaten) of Riau Province, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. The regency was created on 4 October 1999 as a result of the division of Kampar Regency, of which it was previously the eastern 43%. It now has an area of 13,408.72 km2 and had a population of 301,829 at the 2010 Census[2] and 390,046 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 415,469 (comprising 214,338 males and 201,131 females).[1] The administrative centre is in the large town of Pangkalan Kerinci.