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Bunaken National Marine Park
A world-class marine park off North Sulawesi with vertical coral walls, extraordinary biodiversity, and crystal-clear diving conditions.
46 km · about 55 min drive
North Sulawesi, Indonesia · Asia
Bitung sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kema, 46km from Bunaken National Marine Park.
Bitung is a city located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. With a population of 225,134, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Bitung 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 Bitung to your route.
Bitung, officially the City of Bitung (Indonesian: Kota Bitung), is a coastal city at the north-eastern edge of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Bitung is located in the province of North Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara), and faces Lembeh Island (which forms two districts of the city), and the Lembeh Strait, which isRead more
known for its colourful marine life, in particular sea slugs. Bitung has a population of 187,932 at the 2010 Census, making it the second most populated city in the province after the capital Manado, rising to 225,134 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 232,440 (comprising 119,120 males and 113,330 females).
A number of development projects have been completed, or are currently undergoing centring around the city; these include the Bitung Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Manado–Bitung Toll Road, Bitung International Ocean Going Ship Port, and the Makassar-Bitung rail track; which will automatically make the city a gateway to the Pacific region.
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Bitung is located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 1.4406 latitude, 125.1282 longitude.
Bitung has a population of approximately 225,134 people, making it a city in Indonesia.
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A world-class marine park off North Sulawesi with vertical coral walls, extraordinary biodiversity, and crystal-clear diving conditions.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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