East Sumba, Administrative region in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
East Sumba Regency spans 7,000 square kilometers across diverse landscapes, from mountains to coastal plains, with Waingapu as its capital city.
The region underwent significant transformations during Portuguese and Dutch colonial periods, leading to the introduction of Christianity among indigenous populations.
The Pasola festival brings together horse riders who participate in ceremonial competitions, maintaining ancestral practices that honor agricultural cycles.
East Sumba maintains essential transportation links through Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport, which features a 1,850-meter runway serving domestic flights.
Local textile production incorporates intricate patterns that communicate Sumbanese narratives and traditional beliefs through handwoven fabrics.
Location: East Nusa Tenggara
Capital city: Kota Waingapu
Elevation above the sea: 327 m
Shares border with: Central Sumba
GPS coordinates: -9.88333,120.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
Tambora
307.5 km
Komodo National Park
155.8 km
Keli Mutubuurai
212.1 km
Liang Bua
152 km
Taka Bone Rate National Park
369.8 km
Kelimutu National Park
215.3 km
Sangeang Api
228.2 km
Lewotolo
400.2 km
Rokatenda
236.9 km
Mount Egon
277.1 km
Keli Ebulobo
157.5 km
Pink Beach
163.7 km
Inierie
136.1 km
Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park
21.7 km
Manupeu Tanah Daru National Park
64.4 km
Lewotobi
314.7 km
Iliboleng
371.8 km
Ashmore Reef Marine Park
406.6 km
Iya
187.9 km
Iliwerung
395 km
Poco Ranaka
142.2 km
Wolo Inelika
151.8 km
Ilimuda
308.6 km
Darussalam Great Mosque
393.9 km
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Weetebula
122 km
Fort Solor
333.9 km
Fort Concordia
365.8 km
Moyo Satonda National Park
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