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Nias Selatan Regency Nias Selatan |
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| Regency | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Sumatera Utara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,625.91 km2 (627.77 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 289,876 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
Nias Selatan (South Nias) Regency is a regency in North Sumatra province, Indonesia. In 2010, the regency covered an area of 1,625.91 square kilometres and according to the 2010 census had a population of 289,876. Its seat is Teluk Dalam. Apart from the southern portion of Nias Island, the regency also includes the smaller Batu Islands (Pulau-pulau Batu) to the south, lying between Nias and Siberut.
The regency is divided into 18 districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:
South Nias Regency is paradise for surfers with 4 surfer beaches:
Coordinates: 0°46′12″N 97°45′00″E / 0.7700°N 97.7500°E