Is the KTP number the same as NIC? Look at the explanation

Jakarta – The question of whether the KTP number (identity card) is the same as the NIC (Population Identification Number) still appears on the internet. In fact, both refer to the same thing. The number listed on the KTP is what is meant by NIC. According to the Act (Act) Number 24 of 2013 regarding amendments to the Number 23 of 2006 regarding Population Administration, NIK of Stands for Population Registration Number is a population identity number that is unique or unique, single and attached to someone registered as an Indonesian population. Referring to the explanation of the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri), NIC is an official identity number issued by the government and was recorded on the electronic KTP (KTP-El or E-KTP) or Family Card (KK). Browse to continue with the NIC content or KTP number consists of 16 unique figures given after the recording of biodata and are valid for life, as set out in Article 13 of the Population Administration Act. That is, the KTP number in the E-KTP is the same as the NIC recorded in the national population administration system. Explanation of the meaning of 16 -digit Nik Dukcapil, explains, 16 Nik numbers on KTP are not only random numbers, but has a certain meaning. Example of KTP NIK 1234567890123456, Meaning: 12: Province Code 34: Regency/City Code 56: District Code 789012: Date, Month, Birth Year 3456: Registration Toll Registration After a few things to consider: written. birth. The KTP number listed on the E-KTP is therefore a NIC that is valid for life. NIC is the only identity of each Indonesian population and is used in various public services integrated with the national population system. (Wia/IMK)