Subdivisions of Indonesia
Subdivisions of Indonesia The Republic of Indonesia is divided into provinces. Provinces are composed of regencies (Indonesian: Kabupaten) and cities (Indonesian: Kota). Province, regencies, and cities, have their own local governments and parliamentary bodies. Since the enactment of Law Number 22 Year 1999 regarding Local Government, local governments now play a greater role in administering their areas. Foreign policy, defense (including armed forces and national police), system of law, and monetary policy, however, remain the domain of the national government. Since 2005, heads of local government (governors, regents, and mayors) have been directly elected by popular election. A province is headed by a governor. Each province has its own legislative body, called Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah (literally means "Regional People's Representatives Assembly"). Governors and representative members are elected by popular vote for 5-year term. Each province is cities. divide...