Manggarai Regency | ||
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Regency | ||
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![]() Location of Manggarai Regency in East Nusa Tenggara |
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Country | Indonesia | |
Province | East Nusa Tenggara | |
Capital | Ruteng | |
Area | ||
• Total | 651 sq mi (1,687 km2) | |
Population (2010 Census) | ||
• Total | 292,037 |
Manggarai regency is a regency in East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, situated on the island of Flores. Established in 1958 the regency was reduced in size and population by the separation of Manggarai Barat regency in 2003 and of Manggarai Timur regency in 2007. The capital of the regency is Ruteng.
The Liang Bua archeological site is in Manggarai regency, about 10 km to the north of Ruteng.
Manggarai regency is now divided into nine districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population.
Coordinates: 8°36′46″S 120°27′45″E / 8.6127°S 120.4626°E