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Rambatan

West Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia

About Rambatan

Rambatan is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Simabur, 30km from Ngarai Sianok.

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

On a road trip, Rambatan 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 Rambatan to your route.

About Rambatan

Lima Kaum Grand Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia, located in Nagari Lima Kaum, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra. The mosque is thought to have been built in 1710. It is located in the center of Nagari Lima Kaum, in Balai Sariak, Jorong Tigo Tumpuka, about 20 meters from the road to Batusangkar and on

Read more to Padang. In 2010, this mosque was recognized as an Indonesian cultural property along with other mosques in West Java, such as Bingkudu Mosque in Nagari Canduang Koto Laweh, Rao Rao Mosque in Nagari Rao Rao, and Ganting Grand Mosque in Padang.

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Rambatan 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 Rambatan located?

Rambatan is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -0.4921 latitude, 100.5454 longitude.

What is the population of Rambatan?

Rambatan 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
-0.4921, 100.5454

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 Rambatan

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.

9 km · about 15 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.

30 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.

45 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rambatan

  • 45 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.
  • 51 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 Rambatan.

Simabur

🇮🇩 Indonesia

4 km away

Batusangkar

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km away

Saruaso

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km away

Sungayang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

11 km away

Salimpaung

🇮🇩 Indonesia

16 km away

Padangpanjang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

16 km awayPop. 58,627

Sulitair

🇮🇩 Indonesia

18 km away

Singkarak

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

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