Payung, South Bangka

Payung is a district of South Bangka Regency, Bangka-Belitung Islands. It is located in the northern part of the regency, bordering the Central Bangka Regency.

History
Payung district was established in 2001, in which at the time was part of Bangka Regency. In 2003, the district became part of newly-established South Bangka Regency.

Administrative divisions
The district is subdivided into nine villages. The administrative center is located at Payung village.

Economy
The economy of the district is largely agricultural, with the labor force nearly entirely engaged in agriculture.