Raba (Indonesia: Kota Raba) is a town in the Bima Regency, on the eastern part of the island of Sumbawa, in central Indonesia's province West Nusa Tenggara. Though not the capital (Bima is), it is the largest city on the island of Sumbawa, with a population of approximately 440,000 in 2010. It is connected by provincial road to Bima and Sape.

Raba
Kota Raba
Motto(s): 
Nggahi Rawi Pahu
(English:Shame and Fear)
Location of Raba in West Nusa Tenggara
Location of Raba in West Nusa Tenggara
Raba is located in Indonesia
Raba
Raba
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 08°27′41″S 118°44′49″E / 8.46139°S 118.74694°E / -8.46139; 118.74694
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Nusa Tenggara
RegencyBima Regency
Time zoneUTC+7
License plateEA
Websitewww.dompukab.go.id

Geography edit

The city is located on the eastern part of the Sumbawa island.

Administration edit

The city is divided into districts.

References edit

  1. ^ "Perpres No. 6 Tahun 2011". 2011-02-17. Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2011-05-23.

External links edit

08°27′41″S 118°44′49″E / 8.46139°S 118.74694°E / -8.46139; 118.74694