Siha

Siha is a toponym used in various languages and regions, with the most prominent reference being a district on the Indonesian island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara province. The district comprises several villages and forms part of Lombok’s rural interior.

As an administrative unit, Siha is a kecamatan, a subdivision of a regency. It has local governance at the district and village levels, with desa as the basic administrative units and a camat serving as the district head. The area is primarily rural and inland, featuring landscapes typical of Lombok’s interior, including hilly terrain and agricultural land.

Economy and demographics in Siha are largely based on agriculture. Common activities include rice and maize farming, vegetable cultivation, and small-scale livestock production. The population is predominantly Sasak, the main ethnic group on Lombok, and Islam is the predominant religion, shaping local cultural and social life. Communities often blend traditional customs with contemporary local governance.

Other uses: The name Siha appears in other places and can also function as a surname or transliteration in different languages. Because of these multiple references, context is important for accurate disambiguation.

Etymology and notes: The exact origin of the place name Siha is not clearly documented in widely available sources, and its use outside Lombok does not imply a shared identity.