Toba, Administrative capital of Toba Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Located 240 kilometers from Medan, Balige sits at an elevation of 930 meters on the eastern shore of Lake Toba.
The establishment of Toba Regency in 1998 marked a new administrative era, separating from North Tapanuli Regency with Balige as its capital.
Balige contains important cultural sites including the Batak Silalahi Museum, which displays artifacts representing local traditions and heritage.
Travelers can reach Balige through Silangit Airport, offering a 30-minute connection, or take a 6-hour drive from Kualanamu Airport in Medan.
The Orchid Paradise in nearby Sionggang village contains numerous forest orchid species, with scientists discovering 200 new varieties.
Location: North Sumatra
Capital city: Balige
Elevation above the sea: 930 m
Shares border with: North Tapanuli, North Labuhanbatu, Asahan, Simalungun
GPS coordinates: 2.39793,99.21678
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:31
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