Province

East Nusa Tenggara

East Nusa Tenggara

East Nusa Tenggara is a province in Indonesia that encompasses a diverse landscape spread across numerous islands in the southern part of the archipelago. Covering an area of 46,452 square kilometers, the province comprises more than 500 islands, with the major ones being Flores, Sumba, and Timor, the largest island in the province.

Administratively, East Nusa Tenggara is divided into 21 regencies and one municipality, namely Kupang, which holds the title for the smallest area, spanning just 152.59 square kilometers, and serves as the capital city of the province. Given its island geography, accessing the capital requires various transportation modes. Land routes are utilized for regencies on Timor island, including Kupang Regency, South Central Timor, North Central Timor, Belu, Malaka, and Kupang City, while other areas rely on sea and/or air travel.

As of 2024, up to 5.6 million reside in the province, with this population primarily consisting of Christians and Catholics, followed by Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. Additionally, several people in Sumba island also practice the indigenous belief of Marapu.

In terms of demographic makeup, East Nusa Tenggara is equally varied with diverse ethnic groups. This includes the dominant indigenous people of Atoni, Manggarai, Sumba, Solor, Ngada, Timor Leste, Rote, Lio, Alor, and Sawu, alongside Kalimantan, Javanese, Sulawesi, Bugis, West Nusa Tenggara, Papuan, Maluku, Chinese, Balinese, and Batak people.

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East Nusa Tenggara’s economy

East Nusa Tenggara’s economy, based on its 2023 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), experienced a growth of 3.52 percent compared to the previous year, achieving a total of Rp 75.2 billion.

The province’s economy relies heavily on the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, which happens to be the largest contributor to the province’s GRDP with Rp 20.8 billion. The second most prominent economic sector in the province is the wholesale and repair trade, including the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, which contributed Rp 9.2 billion. Lastly, the construction sector is the third largest contributor to East Nusa Tenggara’s 2023 GRDP, with Rp 7.8 billion.

National strategic projects (PSNs) are also being developed in East Nusa Tenggara, which encompasses sectors such as ports, airports, and dams. In the port sector, the Labuan Bajo Multipurpose Terminal and the development of Kupang Port are underway in the province. Additionally, PSNs such as Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport, Mbay dam, Napun Gete dam, Temef dam, and Manikin dam, and the super-priority tourism destination development program (DPSP) in Labuan Bajo, are also underway.

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Latest News

January 2, 2025

The Atambua Class II Immigration Checkpoint (TPI) Immigration Office stated that 15,840 people crossed three border crossing posts (PLBN) in East Nusa Tenggara Province from Dec. 20 to Dec. 27, 2024.

Atambua Class II TPI Immigration Office Head Indra Maulana Dimyati stated on Dec. 28, 2024, that the three PLBNs crossed were the Motamasin PLBN in Malaka Regency, the Mota Ain PLBN in Belu Regency, and the Wini PLBN in North Central Timor Regency.

"The crossing conditions were monitored to be smooth during the Christmas and New Year homecoming flow, and all crossers have been well served," he said.

Indra detailed that, of the total 15,840 border crossers, the number of crossers who entered Indonesia through the PLBNs reached 8,681 people while those who departed to Timor Leste reached 7,159 people. He previously divulged on Dec. 27, 2024, that inspection services at the three PLBNs operated from 08.00 to 16.00 Central Indonesian Time (WITA).

Indra added that, a total of 2,541 people passed through the PLBNs on that day, with 1,126 peope departing Indonesia and 1,415 peope entering the country.

"The Mota Ain PLBN recorded the highest number of crossing [of the three PLBNs], with the number of people entering Timor Leste reaching 812 people and 1,152 people entered Indonesia," he revealed.

Indra also said that strict supervision continues to be carried out to maintain the smoothness and security of the crossing amidst the increasing flow of border crossers.

"The excellent service from our officers is the key to the smooth flow of this crossing," he said.

Atambua Immigration Office, said Indra, continues to be committed to maintaining smooth crossings, ensuring that people in border areas can celebrate the end of year holidays safely, comfortably, and with satisfaction.

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