West Manggarai

West Manggarai is an administrative region in East Nusa Tenggara covering western Flores and several surrounding islands including Komodo and Rinca. Labuan Bajo serves as the capital and main settlement for the territory.

The region was created in February 2003 through administrative reorganization, separating from the original Manggarai territory. This division established it as an independent administrative entity.

The Manggarai people maintain distinct languages that shape how locals communicate and express their identity. Visitors encounter this linguistic diversity in daily interactions throughout the region.

Most visitors arrive via Labuan Bajo, which serves as the main entry point to the regency and Komodo National Park. From this hub, day trips and guided excursions to natural sites are easily arranged.

The volcanic crater lake Sano Nggoang reaches remarkable depths, making it one of the world's deepest formations of its type. Few visitors know about this geological feature, which showcases the region's dramatic geological character.

Location: East Nusa Tenggara

Capital city: Labuan Bajo

Elevation above the sea: 333 m

Shares border with: Manggarai

GPS coordinates: -8.64484,119.88281

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07