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Kotatua

West Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Kotatua

Kotatua is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bukittinggi, 5km from Ngarai Sianok.

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

On a road trip, Kotatua 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 Kotatua to your route.

About Kotatua

Nurul Iman Mosque of Koto Gadang or Tapi Koto Gadang Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia, located in Koto Gadang Nagari, Agam Regency, West Sumatra. This mosque is the largest mosque in Koto Gadang area. Since its foundation in 1856, the mosque has undergone some form of transformation and several

Read more repairs. The earliest mosque, known as the Old Jamik Mosque, was typical of Minangkabau style with cone-shaped tapered roofs. However, the mosque was heavily damaged during the Padang Panjang earthquake in 1926. A few months after the earthquake, the new mosque was soon built by the initiative of Yahya Datuk Kayo, who was a member of the Volksraad representing Minangkabau, and inaugurated the renewed mosque on February 5, 1932. Designed by Yazid Rajo Mangkuto, the shape of the new mosque building was totally changed from its predecessor. However, the building of the mosque was destroyed again by the earthquake in March 2007. Since then the mosque was restored with the form similar to the pre-earthquake one.

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Kotatua 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 Kotatua located?

Kotatua is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -0.3451 latitude, 100.3624 longitude.

What is the population of Kotatua?

Kotatua 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
-0.3451, 100.3624

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 Kotatua

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.

5 km · about 10 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.

32 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kotatua

  • 43 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.
  • 49 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 Kotatua.

Bukittinggi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

4 km awayPop. 121,028

Matur

🇮🇩 Indonesia

11 km away

Baso

🇮🇩 Indonesia

12 km away

Padangpanjang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km awayPop. 58,627

Maninjau

🇮🇩 Indonesia

16 km away

Salimpaung

🇮🇩 Indonesia

21 km away

Simabur

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

Palembaian

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

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