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Paropo

North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Paropo

Paropo sits on the route: 5 minutes from Tongging, 44km from Lake Toba.

Paropo is a town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 16,065, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Paropo 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 Paropo to your route.

About Paropo

The Sipiso-piso is a plunge waterfall in the Batak highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is formed by a small underground river of the Karo plateau that falls from a cave in the side of caldera of Lake Toba, some 120 metres (390 ft) down to lake level. Sipiso-piso is a well-known tourist attraction and a nearby vantage

Read more point offers views of the falls and lake. There are 651 steps between the bottom of the waterfall and the main entrance. Sipiso-piso waterfall is located in the Tanah Karo regency in North Sumatra, at the northernmost tip of the Lake Toba caldera, near the fishing village of Tongging. The closest municipality is the town of Kabanjahe, about 25 km (16 mi) away.

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What are the best things to do in Paropo?

Paropo 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 Paropo located?

Paropo is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.8663 latitude, 98.5211 longitude.

What is the population of Paropo?

Paropo has a population of approximately 16,065 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
16,065
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
North Sumatra
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.8663, 98.5211

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 Paropo

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.

44 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Paropo

  • 45 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 Paropo.

Tongging

🇮🇩 Indonesia

4 km awayPop. 16,000

Saribudolok

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km away

Sumbul

🇮🇩 Indonesia

20 km away

Tigarunggu

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

Kabanjahe

🇮🇩 Indonesia

26 km awayPop. 73,581

Sidikalang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

27 km awayPop. 50,671

Sipintuangin

🇮🇩 Indonesia

30 km away

Sukarama

🇮🇩 Indonesia

35 km away

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