 In October 2011, thirteen districts expressed their interest in splitting from the regency and forming a new North Tangerang Regency.They are Sindang Jaya, Pasar Kemis, Kronjo, Mekar Baru, Kosambi, Teluknaga, Pakuhaji, Sepatan Timur (East Sepatan), Sepatan, Sukadiri, Mauk, Rajeg and Kemiri.These thirteen districts had a combined population of 1,257,416 at the 2010 Census.