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Ambarita

North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Ambarita

Ambarita is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tomok Bolon, 7km from Lake Toba.

Ambarita is a town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 2,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ambarita sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ambarita to your route.

About Ambarita

The Toba eruption (also called the Toba supereruption and the Youngest Toba eruption) was a large eruption that occurred around 74,000 years ago, during the Late Pleistocene, at the site of present-day Lake Toba, in Sumatra, Indonesia. It was the last in a series of at least four caldera-forming eruptions there, the

Read more earlier known caldera having formed about 1.2 million years ago. This, the last eruption, had an estimated volcanic explosivity index of 8, making it the largest known explosive volcanic eruption in the Quaternary, and one of the largest known explosive eruptions in the Earth's history.

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Ambarita offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ambarita located?

Ambarita is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.6814 latitude, 98.8311 longitude.

What is the population of Ambarita?

Ambarita has a population of approximately 2,000 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
North Sumatra
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.6814, 98.8311

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Ambarita

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Lake Toba Ring Road

The road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Toba

The world's largest volcanic lake filling a supervolcanic caldera in Sumatra, with the culturally rich Samosir Island at its center.

7 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Ambarita

  • Right hereLake Toba Ring RoadThe road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ambarita.

Tuktuk Sonak

🇮🇩 Indonesia

3 km awayPop. 5,000

Tomok Bolon

🇮🇩 Indonesia

5 km awayPop. 10,000

Parapat

🇮🇩 Indonesia

12 km awayPop. 10,000

Sipintuangin

🇮🇩 Indonesia

15 km away

Pangururan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

17 km awayPop. 34,209

Sarimatondang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

22 km away

Harian

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

Mogang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

24 km away

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