North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia
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Barus is a town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 18,346, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Barus 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 Barus to your route.
Barus is a town and kecamatan (district) in Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra Province, Sumatra,
Indonesia. Historically, Barus was well known as a port town or kingdom on the western coast of Sumatra where it was a regional trade center from around the 7th or earlier until the 17th century. It was also known byRead more
other names, namely Fansur and possibly Barusai. The name Fansur or Pansur means "spring of water" or "a place where water flows" in the local Batak language. Barus was well known for its production of camphor. In the 16th century, Barus became absorbed into the rising power of the Aceh Sultanate. The earliest known Malay poet Hamzah Fansuri may be from Barus as indicated by his name.
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Barus is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.0106 latitude, 98.3982 longitude.
Barus has a population of approximately 18,346 people, making it a town in Indonesia.
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