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Tanjung

West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · Asia

About Tanjung

Tanjung is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Pemenang, 34km from Mount Rinjani.

Tanjung is a town located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tanjung 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 Tanjung to your route.

About Tanjung

Tanjung is a town and administrative district (kecamatan) on the island of Lombok. It is the local capital of the North Lombok Regency in the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara. "Tanjung" means "cape" in Indonesian. Tanjung is known for its market and its temples. There is a new Buddhist temple (Sutta Dhamma

Read more Lenek) near Tanjung. Another Buddhist Temple, Vihara Dhamma, can be visited in the centre of Tanjung. About 800 Buddhists live in and around Tanjung. Pura Medana is a significant Hindu temple to the west of Tanjung on the small Sira peninsula. Every Sunday a special cattle market is held in Tanjung. There are various waterfalls to the east of Tanjung such as Air Terjung Gangga (Gangga waterfall) and Air Terjun Tiu (Tiu waterfall) with a height of 30 metres.

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Where is Tanjung located?

Tanjung is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.3560 latitude, 116.1565 longitude.

What is the population of Tanjung?

Tanjung 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 Nusa Tenggara
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.3560, 116.1565

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 Tanjung

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Gili Islands

Three tiny car-free islands off Lombok with turquoise waters, coral reefs, sea turtles, and a laid-back island vibe.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Rinjani

Indonesia's second-highest volcano on Lombok with a stunning crater lake and multi-day treks through diverse ecosystems.

34 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang

The lower temple of the Lempuyang complex on Mount Lempuyang's flank, whose split candi bentar gate frames Mount Agung dead centre. The queue for that alignment can run for hours.

58 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tanjung.

Pemenang

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km awayPop. 1,000

Gili Air

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km awayPop. 1,800

Gili Trawangan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km awayPop. 1,500

Lokokrangan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

16 km away

Senggigi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

20 km awayPop. 5,000

Mataram

🇮🇩 Indonesia

26 km awayPop. 429,651

Narmada

🇮🇩 Indonesia

27 km away

Kediri

🇮🇩 Indonesia

31 km away

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