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Wolowaru

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · Asia

About Wolowaru

Wolowaru is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Detusoko, 8km from Kelimutu Colored Lakes.

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

On a road trip, Wolowaru 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 Wolowaru to your route.

About Wolowaru

Kelimutu National Park (Indonesian: Taman Nasional Kelimutu) is located on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It consists of a region with hills and mountains, with Mount Kelibara (1,731 m) as its highest peak. Mount Kelimutu, which has the three coloured lakes, is also located in this national park.

Read more This natural attraction is a destination for tourists. Some endangered plant species are protected in this national park, such as: Toona spp., Anthocephalus cadamba, Canarium spp., Diospyros ferra, Alstonis scholaris, Schleichera oleosa, Casuarina equisetifolia and Anaphalis javanica. Some endangered animals can also be found here, such as: Javan rusa, wild boar sp., red junglefowl, Elanus sp. and drongo sp. (Dicrurus sulphurea). The four endemic mammals in the park include two montane rodents: Bunomys naso and Hainald's rat (Rattus hainaldi). In this area, there is also an arboretum, a mini jungle (4.5 ha) represent flora biodiversity of Kelimutu National Park. The arboretum consists of 78 types of tree plants which are grouped into 36 families. Some of the Kelimutu's endemic flora collections are uta onga (Begonia kelimutuensis), turuwara (Rhododendron renschianum), and arngoni (Vaccinium varingiaefolium).

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Where is Wolowaru located?

Wolowaru is located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.7835 latitude, 121.8860 longitude.

What is the population of Wolowaru?

Wolowaru 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
East Nusa Tenggara
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.7835, 121.8860

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 Wolowaru

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Kelimutu Colored Lakes

Three volcanic crater lakes on Flores that each display different and periodically changing colors ranging from turquoise to black.

8 km · about 15 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 Wolowaru.

Detusoko

🇮🇩 Indonesia

16 km away

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Wolowona

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Welamosa

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Aelande

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