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Amlapura

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About Amlapura

Amlapura is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bebandem, 32km from Nusa Penida.

Amlapura is a town located in Bali, Indonesia. With a population of 31,869, it is an important destination in Asia.

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

About Amlapura

Amlapura (Balinese: ᬅᬫ᭄ᬮᬧᬸᬭ; Indonesian pronunciation: [amlaˈpura]) formerly known as Kuta Negara Karangasem (Balinese: ᬓᬸᬢᬦᭂᬕᬭᬓᬭᬗᬲᭂᬫ᭄; Indonesian pronunciation: [ˌkut̪a nəˌɡara karaˈŋasəm]) is a town and the regency seat of the Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It was renamed in 1963 after the eruption of Mount

Read more Agung. The population of the town in 2010 was 37.308.

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Where is Amlapura located?

Amlapura is located in Bali, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.4500 latitude, 115.6167 longitude.

What is the population of Amlapura?

Amlapura has a population of approximately 31,869 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
31,869
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Bali
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.4500, 115.6167

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 Amlapura

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang

The lower temple of the Lempuyang complex on Mount Lempuyang's flank, whose split candi bentar gate frames Mount Agung dead centre. The queue for that alignment can run for hours.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)

Bali's largest and holiest Hindu temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, known as the Mother Temple of Bali.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Nusa Penida

A rugged island off Bali's southeast coast with dramatic sea cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and the iconic Kelingking Beach dinosaur-shaped cliff.

32 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Tibumana Waterfall

A single symmetrical fall dropping into a round jade pool in a fern-lined gorge near Bangli, five minutes' walk from the car park. Quieter than the Ubud-area falls it sits between.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Tirta Empul Temple

A sacred water temple where Balinese Hindus come for ritual purification in its holy spring-fed pools.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Batur

Bali's largest lake, filling part of the Batur caldera at 1,050 metres, ringed by a descending switchback road from Kintamani.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Batur

An active volcano in Bali where thousands trek before dawn to watch a spectacular sunrise above the clouds and crater lake.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kelingking Beach

A jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Amlapura

  • 36 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
  • 37 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
  • 54 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
  • 56 kmBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Amlapura.

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Bebandem

🇮🇩 Indonesia

6 km away

Abang

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7 km away

Ulakan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km away

Duda

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14 km away

Sidemen

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19 km away

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