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Baso

West Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Baso

Baso is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Bukittinggi, 11km from Ngarai Sianok.

Baso is a town located in West Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Baso 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 Baso to your route.

About Baso

Baso is a village in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is part of the nagari (settlement) of Tabek Panjang, in the kecamatan (sub-district) of Baso, located between the cities of Bukittinggi (15 km) and Payakumbuh.

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What are the best things to do in Baso?

Baso 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 Baso located?

Baso is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -0.2807 latitude, 100.4536 longitude.

What is the population of Baso?

Baso 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
West Sumatra
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-0.2807, 100.4536

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 Baso

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Ngarai Sianok

A 100-metre-deep canyon cut by the Sianok River along the Great Sumatran Fault at the edge of Bukittinggi, with a viewpoint walk from the town park. Buffalo graze the valley floor below.

11 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Istano Basa Pagaruyung

A reconstructed Minangkabau royal palace with sweeping buffalo-horn roofs and carved timber walls, rebuilt after a 2007 lightning fire. Three storeys of interiors are open to visitors.

28 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Harau Valley

A flat rice-farming floor hemmed by 100-metre granite cliffs with waterfalls dropping straight off the rim, on the road east from Payakumbuh. A nature reserve since Dutch colonial times.

31 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Kelok 9 Bridge

Spectacular stacked flyover in West Sumatra that spirals a highway up a jungle gorge, replacing the old nine hairpin bends: Indonesia's most photographed piece of road engineering.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Baso

  • 31 kmHarau ValleyA flat rice-farming floor hemmed by 100-metre granite cliffs with waterfalls dropping straight off the rim, on the road east from Payakumbuh. A nature reserve since Dutch colonial times.
  • 37 kmKelok 9 BridgeSpectacular stacked flyover in West Sumatra that spirals a highway up a jungle gorge, replacing the old nine hairpin bends: Indonesia's most photographed piece of road engineering.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Baso.

Bukittinggi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km awayPop. 121,028

Kotatua

🇮🇩 Indonesia

12 km away

Salimpaung

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km away

Matur

🇮🇩 Indonesia

18 km away

Guguk

🇮🇩 Indonesia

19 km away

Padangpanjang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

20 km awayPop. 58,627

Payakumbuh

🇮🇩 Indonesia

21 km awayPop. 139,576

Sungayang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

21 km away

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