| Regency | Pesisir Barat (West Coast) Regency, Lampung Province, Sumatra |
|---|---|
| Established | 25 October 2012, from eight western districts of West Lampung |
| Area | 2,939.60 km² |
| Population | 162,697 at the 2020 census; 178,549 estimated for mid-2025 |
| Administrative center | Krui, known for surfing |
West Coast
This page covers the West Coast area of Sumatra in Lampung, Indonesia.
About the West Coast regency
The map coordinates stored for this page point to the Krui area of Lampung’s west coast, so we have described Pesisir Barat Regency, also known as West Coast Regency. English Wikipedia says it is a regency in Lampung Province, established on 25 October 2012 from eight western districts of West Lampung Regency. It covers 2,939.60 square kilometers and had 162,697 residents at the 2020 census. The administrative center is Krui, historically an exporter of pepper that is now a tourist attraction in Lampung for surfing, and the Lampung people are the majority ethnic group. We have not verified travel times, accommodation, surf conditions or tours, and this page has no tour content yet, so ask Absolute Asia Tours before planning. See also our Sumatra page.
Sources (read in English, English Wikipedia): Pesisir Barat Regency, Krui. Last checked November 2026.
West Coast (Pesisir Barat), Lampung: FAQ
What is the West Coast regency?
Pesisir Barat Regency in Lampung Province, Sumatra, also called West Coast Regency.
When was it established?
On 25 October 2012.
What is the administrative center?
Krui.
What is Krui known for?
It is a tourist attraction in Lampung for surfing, per English Wikipedia.
Are tours available?
Ask Absolute Asia Tours; this page has no tour details yet.