Narmada, West Lombok Explained

Narmada
Settlement Type:Kecamatan
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Lesser Sunda Islands#Indonesia
Coordinates:-8.5178°N 116.2467°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Indonesia
Subdivision Type1:Provinces
Subdivision Type2:Regency
Subdivision Name1:West Nusa Tenggara
Subdivision Name2:West Lombok
Area Total Km2:112.77
Elevation M:127
Population Total:107201
Population As Of:mid 2023 estimate
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:WIB
Leader Title:Camat
Leader Name:Muhammad Busyairi
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:83371
Area Code Type:Ministry of Home Affairs Code
Area Code:52.01.03
Parts Type:Villages
Parts:21

Narmada is a town and administrative district (kecamatan) in West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is located on the west side of the island of Lombok, approximately 10 kilometres east of Mataram, the provincial capital. In mid 2023, its population was 107,201.[1]

Geography

Narmada is located to the southwest of Mount Rinjani. It borders Gangga and Kayangan to the north, Batukliang Utara to the east, Pringgarata and Kediri to the east, as well as Labu Api and Sandubaya to the west. Its average elevation is 127 metres above the sea level.[2]

Climate

Narmada has a Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am) under the Köppen Climate Classification. It sees the most amount of rainfall in December, with an average precipitation of 419 mm; and the least amount of rainfall in August, with an average precipitation of 12 mm.

Education

There are a total of 96 educational facilities in Narmada. They can be classified in the following way:[3]

TypeNumber
PublicPrivate
Primary schools (SD)492
Junior High Schools (SMP)77
Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI)N/A15
Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs)N/A16

Notes and References

  1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Lombok Barat Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.5201)
  2. Web site: Narmada topographic map, elevation, terrain . 2023-04-25 . Topographic maps . en.
  3. Web site: DAFTAR SATUAN PENDIDIKAN (SEKOLAH) DIKDAS PER KEC. NARMADA . LIST OF EDUCATION UNITS (SCHOOLS) OF DIKDAS PER KEC. NARMADA . 2023-04-25 . referensi.data.kemdikbud.go.id . id.