Mataram City in Figures
Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, serves as the economic, administrative, and cultural hub of Lombok Island. Covering 61.30 km² (6,130 hectares), it is divided into 6 districts (kecamatan) and 50 sub-districts (kelurahan). As of 2023, the city’s population reached approximately 450,000, with a population density of 7,340 people per km², making it one of Indonesia’s most densely populated small cities.
Economically, Mataram contributes significantly to NTB’s GDP growth, which averaged 5.2% annually (2022-2023). Key sectors include trade (35% of local economy), services (25%), and tourism (15%), supported by over 12,000 registered SMEs. The city hosts 5 major traditional markets, including Cakranegara Market, the largest in Lombok.
Infrastructure highlights include:
Lombok International Airport (LOP), located 20 km south, handling 4 million passengers annually (2023).
Port of Lembar, the island’s main seaport, facilitating 1.2 million tons of cargo yearly.
1,200+ hotels and homestays, catering to 1.5 million tourists (2023), with Senggigi Beach as a prime attraction.
Education and health services are robust, with:
500+ schools (public and private), including 50+ senior high schools.
University of Mataram (UNRAM), the city’s top university, enrolling 30,000+ students.
12 hospitals and 45 community health centers (Puskesmas), supporting a life expectancy of 70.5 years (2022).
The city’s Human Development Index (HDI) of 75.5 (2022) surpasses the national average (72.9), reflecting advancements in education, healthcare, and income. Challenges include traffic congestion (vehicle ownership: 350,000+ motorcycles, 75,000+ cars) and urban waste (800+ tons generated daily).
Mataram Municipality
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