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Tatelu

North Sulawesi, Indonesia · Asia

About Tatelu

Tatelu is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), 24km from Bunaken National Marine Park.

Tatelu is a town located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tatelu 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 Tatelu to your route.

About Tatelu

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (IATA: MDC, ICAO: WAMM) is an international airport located 13 kilometres (8.1 miles) north-east of Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sam Ratulangi Airport serves as the primary gateway to Manado and the North Sulawesi region. Named after Gerungan Saul Samuel

Read more "Sam" Jacob Ratulangi (1890-1949), a respected Minahasan educator, independence hero, and national figure, the airport is one of the major airports in Eastern Indonesia and plays a vital role in both domestic and international travel. It has been designated by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Indonesia as one of the country's 11 main entry points. The airport also serves as the main access point to Bunaken National Park, a renowned diving destination. Currently, it functions as an operational base for Lion Air and Wings Air in northeastern Indonesia, with regular domestic flights to major cities including Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya, and Denpasar, as well as scheduled international services to destinations in Asia such as China and Singapore. It is the second-largest airport in Sulawesi, after Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, and one of only three international airports on the island. In addition to functioning as a commercial airport, Sam Ratulangi Airport also hosts Sam Ratulangi Air Force Base, a Type A airbase of the Indonesian Air Force, as well as a Type B naval airbase under the Indonesian Navy's Naval Aviation Center (Puspenerbal). The military facilities are located to the east of the passenger terminal, across the runway. Their strategic importance stems from the airport's proximity to the Indonesian–Philippines border.

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Where is Tatelu located?

Tatelu is located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 1.5307 latitude, 124.9476 longitude.

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Tatelu 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
North Sulawesi
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
1.5307, 124.9476

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 Tatelu

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Bunaken National Marine Park

A world-class marine park off North Sulawesi with vertical coral walls, extraordinary biodiversity, and crystal-clear diving conditions.

24 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

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Pineleng

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Bitung

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