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Kumanis

West Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Kumanis

Kumanis is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tanjungampalu, 59km from Ngarai Sianok.

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

On a road trip, Kumanis 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 Kumanis to your route.

About Kumanis

The Sinamar River is a river in West Sumatra province, in the central part of Sumatra island, Indonesia, about 900 km northwest of the capital Jakarta. It is a tributary of the rivers Ombilin or Indragiri.

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What are the best things to do in Kumanis?

Kumanis 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 Kumanis located?

Kumanis is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -0.5497 latitude, 100.8310 longitude.

What is the population of Kumanis?

Kumanis 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
-0.5497, 100.8310

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 Kumanis

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

56 km · about 65 min 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kumanis

  • 53 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.
  • 56 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 Kumanis.

Tanjungampalu

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km away

Tanjung Mas

🇮🇩 Indonesia

9 km away

Tanjungampalu

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km away

Talawi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

11 km away

Kototujuh

🇮🇩 Indonesia

12 km away

Sumpur Kudus

🇮🇩 Indonesia

15 km away

Muaro

🇮🇩 Indonesia

19 km away

Sulitair

🇮🇩 Indonesia

22 km away

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