Inoc

Inoc is a type of settlement or administrative division in several Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The term is typically used to refer to a level of administrative organization below the district or regency level.

In Indonesia, an inoc is a subdivision of a kabupaten or kota, and is often used to refer to a group of villages or rural areas within a larger administrative area. Inoc is generally used in the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and West Timor. Each inoc has its own set of village administrations, which are responsible for providing public services and delivering government programs to the local population.

In Timor-Leste, an inoc is a type of subdistrict-level administrative division. The country is divided into 13 municipalities, and an inoc is one of the several sushkaar or subdistricts that make up a municipality. Each inoc has a population range from 7,000 to 17,000 people, and is governed by an administrative officer, who serves as the head of each subdistrict.

It is worth noting that the term "inoc" has a complex etymology, with multiple possible origins. While some linguists believe the term comes from the Indonesian word "inok," meaning "only" or "especially," others argue that the term may have originated from the Elu language, an Austronesian language spoken in Timor.

The use of the term "inoc" varies across different regions, and its use may be influenced by local administrative practices and customary law. However, the term is generally used to refer to small administrative units that provide a level of autonomy for local communities.