Merigi

Merigi is a district of Kepahiang Regency, Bengkulu, Indonesia.

Toponymy

Merigi is a Malay's term of original name in Rejang, Migai, which is taken from a farewell speech by Ki Geto to his brother Ki Karang Nio, "Uyo itê sa'ok, keme ami igai belek". These words are loosely translated into English "From now on we are detached, we will not ever return". After the farewell, Ki Geto would led his people to established new villages outside Lebong, the heartland of Rejang people and stay there since then.

History

Merigi was established on 16 November 2005, after being split off from the northwestern part of Kepahiang district.

Administrative division

Merigi is divided into six villages and one urban village, shown below.

Taba Mulan
Batu Ampar
Bukit Barisan
Durian Depun
Lubuk Penyamun
Pulo Geto
Pulo Geto Baru
Simpang Kota Bingin

The headquarter of the district is located in Durian Depun. All villages are under 5 km from the headquarter. The head 9) of Merigi district is Mr. Aji Abdullah.

Demography

According to the Indonesian Census of 2020, Merigi has a population numbering 11.942 people, with 6.112 of them are males and the rest is females.

Economy

Merigi's economy is generally based on agriculture and plantations, with the main commodities being corn, sweet potatoes, peanuts, coffee, cocoa, coconut, sugar palm, vanilla, kapok, areca nut, and cinnamon.