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Ruteng

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · Asia

About Ruteng

Ruteng is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Bentengjawa, 52km from Cunca Wulang.

Ruteng is a town located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. With a population of 41,533, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ruteng sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ruteng to your route.

About Ruteng

Ruteng is a town in the highlands towards the western end of Flores Island, Indonesia. It is the administrative capital of Manggarai Regency, serviced by the Frans Sales Lega Airport or Ruteng Airport. The population is predominantly Roman Catholic, but still preserve the ancient Manggarai custom of caci (whip

Read more fighting), which is usually practiced at weddings, and serves as a tourist attraction. The Liang Bua archeological site is nearby, around 10 km to the north of Ruteng.

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What are the best things to do in Ruteng?

Ruteng 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 Ruteng located?

Ruteng is located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.6114 latitude, 120.4644 longitude.

What is the population of Ruteng?

Ruteng has a population of approximately 41,533 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
41,533
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
East Nusa Tenggara
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.6114, 120.4644

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 Ruteng

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Spider Web Rice Fields (Lingko)

Extraordinary circular rice paddies on Flores divided into wedge-shaped plots radiating from a center, resembling giant spider webs from above.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Wae Rebo Village

A remote traditional Manggarai village on Flores with distinctive cone-shaped mbaru niang houses perched in the cloud forest.

25 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Cunca Wulang

A narrow marble-walled gorge inland from Labuan Bajo where the river drops through chutes into deep green pools you can jump into. Reached by a 30-minute walk from the trailhead near Werang.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ruteng

  • 17 kmSpider Web Rice Fields (Lingko)Extraordinary circular rice paddies on Flores divided into wedge-shaped plots radiating from a center, resembling giant spider webs from above.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ruteng.

Bentengjawa

🇮🇩 Indonesia

21 km away

Iteng

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

Borong

🇮🇩 Indonesia

27 km away

Senggapi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

35 km away

Toroloji

🇮🇩 Indonesia

43 km away

Pota

🇮🇩 Indonesia

44 km away

Waelengga

🇮🇩 Indonesia

45 km away

Werang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

50 km away

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