History of Ngada Regency in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2025

Ngada Regency is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. It's bordered by East Manggarai and Nagekeo Regencies, with the Flores Sea to the north and Sawu Sea to the south. Covering 1,620.92 km2, Ngada had a population of 165,254 in 2020, with a 2023 estimate of 171,174. Bajawa serves as its capital.

1958: Formation of Ngada Regency

In 1958, Ngada Regency was formed as one of the older regencies in East Nusa Tenggara.

1968: Fossil Discovery in Soa Valley

In 1968, stegodon fossils and stone artifacts were found in the Soa Valley north of Bajawa.

1991: Excavations in Soa Valley

In 1991, excavations were carried out in the Soa Valley, but no significant discoveries were found.

1994: Artefact sites found

In 1994, researchers found 12 sites of artifacts and fossils in the Soa Valley.

October 19, 1995: Addition to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

On October 19, 1995, the "Ngada traditional house and megalithic complex" was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in the Cultural category.

1998: Mataloko Geothermal Power Plant Operation

The Mataloko geothermal power plant has been in operation since 1998.

January 2007: Split of Ngada Regency

On January 2007, Ngada Regency was split, with the eastern part becoming the new Nagekeo Regency.

2010: Nine Districts

As of 2010, the Ngada Regency was divided into nine districts.

2010: Population Figures

In 2010, population figures were gathered.

2015: Pulled out of UNESCO list

In 2015, the Ngada traditional house and megalithic complex was pulled out from the UNESCO list.

2020: Population Census

In 2020, a population census was conducted for each district.

2022: Wells as of 2022

As of 2022, the Mataloko geothermal field has a total of 6 wells.

2022: Damages to houses

In 2022, damages to 1,579 houses in 11 villages were mentioned due to the geothermal project, including corrosion of iron sheet roofs by sulphur gas and impact on agricultural crops.