Dompu


Dompu is a town and the administrative centre of the Dompu Regency, located in the eastern part of the island of Sumbawa, in central Indonesia's province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is the third largest town on the island of Sumbawa, with a population of 49,854 at the 2010 Census. It is connected by provincial road to Bima and Sape.

History

Dompu was once one of the four sultanates on the island of Sumbawa.

Geography

The city is located in the middle part of eastern section of the Sumbawa island.

Administration

The town is divided into 16 communities.