Kayong Utara Regency Emblem

The Kayong Utara Regency emblem combines a five-pointed star, rice and cotton, coconuts, waves, pillars, an inscription, and a circular red-and-white ribbon. Its documented elements refer to spiritual belief, Indonesia’s independence, the regency’s founding districts, and local values.

• Five-pointed star: The yellow star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God and the community’s spiritual faith.
• Rice and cotton: The 17 grains of rice and 8 cotton bolls symbolize food and clothing and refer to August 17, Indonesia’s Independence Day.
• Coconuts: The four coconuts and five fronds symbolize the year 1945, completing the emblem’s reference to Indonesian independence.
• Five rows of waves: These represent the five districts that initiated the establishment of Kayong Utara Regency: Sukadana, Simpang Hilir, Teluk Batang, Seponti, and Pulau Maya Karimata.
• Gate pillars: Six pillars on the right and six on the left symbolize the foundations of civilization, unity, and community togetherness.
• Year inscription: The words “Tahun 2007” mark the year Kayong Utara Regency’s government was formally established.
• Circular red-and-white ribbon: The ribbon frames the emblem and affirms Kayong Utara’s allegiance to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

The Kayong Utara Regency emblem’s symbolic meanings are based on Regional Regulation No. 1 of 2008, which regulates the regional emblem.