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Harian

North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Harian

Harian is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Pangururan, 20km from Lake Toba.

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

On a road trip, Harian 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 Harian to your route.

About Harian

Pangururan is a town and a district of the same name in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and it is the seat (capital) of Samosir Regency, and the largest town on Samosir Island. The area of the district is 121.45 km2, and its population at the 2020 Census was 34,209; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 36,218.

Read more The district lies mainly on Samosir Island, but two villages (desa Tanjung Bunga and kelurahan Siogung Ogung) lie on the 'mainland' of Sumatra.

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Harian 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 Harian located?

Harian is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.5561 latitude, 98.6625 longitude.

What is the population of Harian?

Harian 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 Sumatra
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.5561, 98.6625

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

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

Worth the detour from Harian

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Toba

The world's largest volcanic lake filling a supervolcanic caldera in Sumatra, with the culturally rich Samosir Island at its center.

20 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Lake Toba Ring Road

The road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Harian

  • 28 kmLake Toba Ring RoadThe road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Harian.

Pangururan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

7 km awayPop. 34,209

Mogang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

18 km away

Ambarita

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km awayPop. 2,000

Tomok Bolon

🇮🇩 Indonesia

24 km awayPop. 10,000

Tuktuk Sonak

🇮🇩 Indonesia

25 km awayPop. 5,000

Nainggolan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

28 km awayPop. 11,849

Sipintuangin

🇮🇩 Indonesia

32 km away

Parapat

🇮🇩 Indonesia

33 km awayPop. 10,000

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