Kuantan Singingi ([k(u)ˈwan̪t̪an siˈŋiŋi]), sometimes abbreviated as Kuansing ([k(u)ˈwansɪŋ]), is an inland regency (kabupaten) of Riau Province, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra. The regency was created on 4 October 1999 from what had been the western half of Indragiri Hulu Regency. It has an area of 7,656.03 km2 and had a population of 292,116 at the 2010 Census[2] and 334,943 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 369,718 (comprising 187,878 males and 181,840 females).[1] The seat of the regency is the town of Teluk Kuantan.
Administrative districts
At the time of the 2010 Census, the regency was divided into twelve districts (kecamatan), but three additional districts (Pucuk Rantau, Sentajo Raya and Kuantan Hilir Seberang) have subsequently been created by the division of existing districts. They are all listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census,[2] and the 2020 Census.[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2025.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 218 rural desa and 11 urban kelurahan), and its post code.
| Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020[4] | Pop'n Estimate mid 2025 | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.09.01 | Kuantan Mudik | 564.28 | 31,799 | 25,061 | 26,473 | Lubuk Jambi | 24 (a) | 29564 |
| 14.09.12 | Hulu Kuantan | 384.40 | 8,066 | 9,252 | 10,378 | Lubuk Ambacang | 12 | 29568 |
| 14.09.07 | Gunung Toar | 165.25 | 12,692 | 13,889 | 14,757 | Kampung Baru | 14 | 29565 |
| 14.09.15 | Pucuk Rantau | 821.64 | (b) | 10,379 | 13,012 | Pangkalan | 10 | 29557 |
| 14.09.03 | Singingi | 1,953.55 | 28,939 | 34,148 | 38,085 | Muara Lembu | 14 (a) | 29563 |
| 14.09.08 | Singingi Hilir | 1,530.97 | 34,942 | 42,277 | 46,980 | Koto Baru | 12 | 29560 |
| 14.09.02 | Kuantan Tengah (Central Kuantan) | 270.74 | 52,708 | 51,894 | 57,002 | Teluk Kuantan | 23 (c) | 29511 - 29516 |
| 14.09.14 | Sentajo Raya | 145.70 | (b) | 30,569 | 33,444 | Koto Sentajo | 15 (d) | 29567 |
| 14.09.06 | Benai | 124.66 | 32,384 | 16,408 | 18,201 | Benai | 16 (a) | 29566 |
| 14.09.04 | Kuantan Hilir | 148.77 | 26,021 | 14,176 | 15,220 | Baserah | 16 (e) | 29561 |
| 14.09.09 | Pangean | 145.32 | 17,161 | 20,020 | 21,630 | Pangean | 17 | 29553 |
| 14.09.10 | Logas Tanah Darat | 380.34 | 18,955 | 23,341 | 28,043 | Perhentian Luas | 15 | 29556 |
| 14.09.13 | Kuantan Hilir Seberang | 114.29 | (b) | 11,357 | 11,656 | Koto Rajo | 14 | 29562 |
| 14.09.05 | Cerenti | 456.00 | 14,058 | 15,557 | 17,336 | Cerenti | 13 (f) | 29555 |
| 14.09.11 | Inuman | 450.01 | 14,391 | 16,615 | 17,501 | Inuman | 14 | 29569 |
| Totals | 7,656.03 | 292,116 | 334,943 | 369,718 | Teluk Kuantan | 229 |
Notes: (a) including one kelurahan (the district admin centre as named). (b) the 2010 populations of these three new districts are included in the figures for the districts from which they were cut out.
(c) including 3 kelurahan (Pasar Taluk, Simpang Tiga and Sungai Jering). (d) including one kelurahan (Beringin Jaya). (e) including 2 kelurahan (Pasar Baru and Pasar Usang). (f) including 2 kelurahan (Pasar Cerenti and Koto Peraku).
Tourism
The most attractive tourist event is the Pacu Jalur which is held in every August annually. The Pacu Jalur is a kind of boat race.
Cultural Ambassador of Riau, 11-year-old Rayyan Arkan Dhika, is from Kuantan Singingi Regency. He is well-known for being the child dancing at the front of the boat in the viral "Boat Kid Aura Farming" video which showcased the Pacu Jalur race.
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