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Bone Regency

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Bone Regency
Kabupaten Bone
Regency
Coat of arms of Bone Regency
Coat of arms
Location within South Sulawesi
Location within South Sulawesi
Bone Regency is located in Indonesia
Bone Regency
Bone Regency
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates (Watampone): 4°32′19″S 120°19′47″E / 4.53861°S 120.32972°E / -4.53861; 120.32972
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
CapitalWatampone
Government
 • RegentAndi Asman Sulaiman [id]
 • Vice RegentAndi Akmal Pasluddin [id]
Area
 • Total
4,559.0 km2 (1,760.2 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2025 estimate)[1]
 • Total
836,715
 • Density183.53/km2 (475.34/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (WITA)
Websitebone.go.id

Bone Regency is a regency of South Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Originally the seat of the Bone state, it joined Indonesia in 1950. The regency covers an area of 4,559.00 km2 and had a population of 717,682 at the 2010 census[2] and 801,775 at the 2020 census.[3] The official estimate of population as of mid 2025 was 836,715 (comprising 408,759 makes and 427,956 females).[1] Its main products are seaweed, rice, and fish. The administrative centre is the town of Watampone, which comprises the three districts of Tanete Riattang Barat, Tanete Riattang, and Tanete Riattang Timur within the regency.

History

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A black and white picture of a thatched roof building on stilts
Palace of the Sultan of Bone, c. 1900-1920

Bone Regency was home to the Bone Kingdom, an adat-based Bugis kingdom which was founded by ManurungngE Rimatajang in 1330.[4][5] It later entered an alliance with the Wajo and Soppeng kingdoms for mutual defense. This alliance became known as LaMumpatue Ri Timurung.[4]

In 1605, during the reign of the tenth king of Bone Latenri Tuppu Matinro Ri Sidenreng, Islam entered Bone and caused a change in local culture, including a renaming of various aspects of the regal system.[5] Bone State later enjoyed a period of prosperity in the middle of the 17th century.[4]

In May 1950, the people held demonstrations in Watampone against the royalty and Bone's membership in the State of East Indonesia. This caused the sultan to step down and join Indonesia.[5]

Geography

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Bone is located on the east coast of South Sulawesi. It has 174 kilometres (108 mi) of coastline[5] and covers a land area of 4,559 square kilometres (1,760 mi2).[4] It includes a total of 88,499 hectares (884.99 km2) of rice fields.[6]

Bone Regency is surrounded by Wajo to the north, Sinjai to the south, Soppeng, Maros, Pangkkajene, and Barru to the west, and the Gulf of Bone to the east, where it has a sea border with Sulawesi Tenggara.[5]

The climate of Bone is tropical, with the wet season from April to September and the dry season from October to March. The temperature ranges from 26 to 34 °C (79 to 93 °F), with air humidity averaging 95% - 99%. The average annual rainfall varies from less than 1,750 millimetres (69 in) to 3,000 millimetres (120 in).[6]

Demographics

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According to a 2010 census, Bone Regency had 717,268 residents, consisting of 341,614 males and 376.068 females. This gave a sex ratio of 90.80 for the regency, or 91 males for every 100 females. It displayed a population growth rate of 0.67% per annum for the 2000-2010 period.[7] At the 2020 census, Bone Regency had 801,775 residents, consisting of 391,682 males and 410,093 females.[8] The mid 2025 official estimate was 836,715 (comprising 408,759 makes and 427,956 females).[1]

The majority of residents of Bone Regency are Muslim, with numerous mosques and places for studying Islam. There are also some churches in Watampone.[4]

Administrative districts

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Bone Regency in 2020 (as in 2010) comprised 27 administrative districts (Kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census[2] and 2020 census,[3] together with the official estimates as of mid 2025.[1] For convenience of location, these are grouped below into geographical sectors (which have no administrative significance). The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages within each district (totaling 328 rural desa and 44 urban kelurahan - 24 of the latter being in the town of Watampone), and its postal code(s).

Kode
Wilayah		 Name of
District
(kecamatan)		 Area
in
km2		 Pop'n
census
2010		 Pop'n
census
2020		 Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2025		 Admin
centre		 No.
of
villages		 Post
code(s)
73.08.01 Bontocani 463.35 15,351 17,741 18,193 Kahu 11 (a) 92767
& 92768
73.08.02 Kahu 189.50 37,399 40,663 42,020 Palattae 20 (a) 92767 (b)
73.08.03 Kajuara 124.13 34,599 36,897 38,138 Bojo 18 (a) 92777
73.08.04 Salomekko 84.91 14,970 16,638 17,515 Manera 8 (a) 92775
73.08.05 Tonra 200.32 12,830 15,064 15,805 Bulu-bulu 11 92774
73.08.27 Patimpeng 130.47 15,670 18,117 18,957 Latobang 10 92768
73.08.06 Libureng 344.25 29,165 31,943 32,444 Camming 20 (c) 92766
Sub-totals Southern sector 1,536.03 159,984 177,063 183,072 98
73.08.07 Mare 263.50 25,129 28,817 30,419 Kadai 18 (a) 92773
73.08.08 Sibulue 155.80 32,664 35,418 36,801 Pattiro Bajo 20 (a) 92781
73.08.10 Cina 147.50 25,437 28,438 29,668 Tanete Harapan 12 (a) 92772
73.08.09 Barebbo (d) 114.20 26,383 29,806 31,855 Apala 18 (a) 92771 (e)
73.08.11 Ponre 293.00 13,198 15,101 16,111 Lonrong 9 92765
Sub-totals Eastern sector 974.00 122,811 137,580 144,854 77
73.08.12 Lappariaja 138.00 23,183 26,970 28,124 Matango 9 92760
73.08.13 Lamuru 208.00 24,293 26,252 27,109 Lalebata 12 (a) 92764
73.08.25 Tellu Limpoe 318.10 13,771 16,064 16,468 Tujue 11 92771
73.08.26 Bengo 164.00 25,247 27,009 28,077 Bengo 9 92763
73.08.14 Ulaweng 161.67 24,504 26,937 29,028 Taccipi 15 (a) 92762
73.08.15 Palakka 115.32 22,084 25,548 27,925 Passippo 15 92761
73.08.16 Awangpone 110.70 28,583 33,773 36,274 Componge 18 (a) 92776
Sub-totals Western sector 1,215.79 161,665 182,553 193,005 89
73.08.17 Tellu Siattinge 159.30 39,733 45,711 47,965 Tokaseng 17 (f) 92752
73.08.24 Amali 119.13 20,546 21,257 21,931 Taretta 15 (a) 92756
73.08.18 Ajangale 139.00 27,203 28,547 28,670 Pompanua 14 (g) 92755
73.08.19 Dua Boccoe 144.90 29,941 33,154 34,485 Uloe 22 (a) 92753
73.08.20 Cenrana 143.60 23,362 26,574 27,401 Ujung Tanah 16 (a) 92754
Sub-totals Northern sector 705.93 140,785 155,243 160,452 84
73.08.22 Tanete Riattang Barat
(West Tanete Riattang)		 53.68 43,512 50,699 53,522 Macanang 8 (h) 92731
- 92735
73.08.21 Tanete Riattang 23.79 48,532 52,335 53,566 Salekoe 8 (j) 92711
- 92714
73.08.23 Tanete Riattang Timur (d)
(East Tanete Riattang)		 48.88 40,393 46,302 48,244 Lonrae 8 (k) 92715
- 92719
Sub-totals Watampone urban sector 126.35 132,437 149,336 155,332 24

Notes: (a) including one kelurahan. (b) except for the desa (villages) of Biru (postcode 92714), Cenrana (postcode 92754) and Palakka (postcode 92761). (c) including the two kelurahan of Ceppaga and Tanah Batue.
(d) including several small islands off the east coast of the district. (e) except the desa (village) of Kading (post code 90225).
(f) including the two kelurahan of Otting and Tokaseng. (g) including the two kelurahan of Pompanua and Pompanua Riattang.
(h) all 8 are kelurahan (Bulu Tempe, Jeppee, Macanang, Macege, Majang, Mattiro Walie, Polewali and Watang Palakka).
(j) all 8 are kelurahan (Biru, Bukaka, Manurunge, Masumpu, Pappolo, Ta, Walanae and Watampone).
(k) all 8 are kelurahan (Bajoe, Cellu, Lonrae, Pallette, Panyula, Tibojong, Toro and Waetuo).

Coat of arms

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The coat of arms of Bone consists of a blue shield with a harrow, anchor, unsheathed kris, rice, cotton plant, and - at the bottom of the shield - the words Kabupaten Bone in red text on a white banner. The harrow and rice stand for the agricultural history of the area. The anchor signifies Bone's nautical prowess, while its symmetry and location in the middle of the shield represent rationality. The kris and red text signify bravery, while the cotton plant represents the Bone people's struggle for independence. The white banner stands for purity and holiness.[9]

Economy

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The majority of Bone residents are farmers, commercial gardeners, and fishermen. In the area near the Gulf of Boni, seaweed, crabs, shrimp, and milkfish are the main source of income. Seaweed production averages 3,821.5 tonnes per annum, while catches of shrimp, crabs, and milkfish average 4,318 tonnes, 2,061 tonnes, and 4,964 tonnes per annum each. Catches of other fish, mainly tuna, average 73,763.5 tonnes per annum.[10]

Transportation

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Bone's sea transportation is handled by five harbours, a larger one located in East Taneteriattang named Bajoe and four smaller ones.[10]

References

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Footnotes
  1. ^ a b c d Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Bone Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7311)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e Departemen, Bone.
  5. ^ a b c d e Pamelleri, Riwayat.
  6. ^ a b Bone, Geography.
  7. ^ BPS, Hasil.
  8. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  9. ^ Bone, Lambang.
  10. ^ a b Mitra Bahari 2010-11-19, Kabupaten Bone.
Bibliography
  • "Arti dan Lambang Kab. Bone" [Meaning of the Coat of Arms of Bone Regency] (in Indonesian). Government of Bone Regency. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  • "Geografi" [Geography] (in Indonesian). Government of Bone Regency. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  • "Hasil Sensus Penduduk 2010: Kabupaten Bone" [Results of the 2010 Census: Bone Regency] (PDF) (in Indonesian). Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Bone. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  • "Kabupaten Bone" [Bone Regency] (in Indonesian). Departemen Dalam Negeri Republik Indonesia. Archived from the original on 28 October 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  • "Kabupaten Bone" [Bone Regency] (in Indonesian). Konsorsium Mitra Bahari. 19 November 2010. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  • Pamelleri, Andi (22 April 2006). "Riwayat Kabupaten Bone" [A Short History of Bone Regency] (PDF) (in Indonesian). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
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