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Pangururan

North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Pangururan

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

Pangururan is a town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 34,209, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pangururan 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 Pangururan to your route.

About Pangururan

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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Where is Pangururan located?

Pangururan is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.6081 latitude, 98.6961 longitude.

What is the population of Pangururan?

Pangururan has a population of approximately 34,209 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
34,209
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
North Sumatra
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.6081, 98.6961

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 Pangururan

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.

15 km · about 30 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Pangururan

  • 22 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.

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