 Its southern region is less populated and contains a high level of biodiversity and significant geological heritage, acknowledged in 2015 by UNESCO with the declaration of Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark located in the southwestern coast of the regency.The area around Sukabumi was already inhabited at least in the 11th century.The first written record found in this area was the Sanghyang Tapak Inscription in Cibadak district, 20 km west of Sukabumi.