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Basiong

North Maluku, Indonesia · Asia

About Basiong

Basiong sits on the route: 10 minutes from Jambula.

Basiong is a town located in North Maluku, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

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

About Basiong

Ternate (Indonesian pronunciation: [t̪ərˈnat̪e]), also known as the City of Ternate (Indonesian: Kota Ternate; Indonesian pronunciation: [ˌkot̪a t̪ərˈnat̪e]), is the city with the largest population in the province of North Maluku and an island in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. It was the de facto provincial capital

Read more of North Maluku before Sofifi on the nearby coast of Halmahera became the capital in 2010. It is off the west coast of Halmahera, and is composed of five islands: Ternate, the biggest and main island of the city, and Moti, Hiri, Tifure and Mayau (the latter two constitute the Batang Dua Islands, together with the small ofshore islets of Makka, Mano and Gurida). In total, the city has a land area of 162.20 square kilometres and had a total population of 185,705 according to the 2010 census, and 205,001 according to the 2020 census, with a density of 1,264 people per square kilometre; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 210,836 (comprising 104,128 males and 100,792 females in 2023). It is the biggest and most densely populated city in the province, as well as the economic, cultural, and education center of North Maluku, and acts as a hub to neighbouring regions. It was the capital of the Sultanate of Ternate in the 15th and 16th centuries, and fought against the Sultanate of Tidore over control of the spice trade in the Moluccas before becoming a main interest to competing European powers.

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Basiong is located in North Maluku, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 0.7729 latitude, 127.3748 longitude.

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Basiong has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
North Maluku
Timezone
Asia/Jayapura
Coordinates
0.7729, 127.3748

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Tags

AsiaIndonesiaNorth MalukuTown

When to drive here

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

Nearby Destinations

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