Gunungsitoli, Administrative capital in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Gunungsitoli extends across 280 square kilometers of land near the western coast of Nias Island, with an elevation of 89 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Gunungsitoli as a regional trading center occurred on April 6, 1678, marking the beginning of structured commerce on Nias Island.
The population of 137,104 inhabitants maintains traditional practices through regular performances of Nias music, dances, and ceremonies at local celebrations.
Binaka Airport connects travelers to major Indonesian cities, while ferries from Sibolga provide an alternative route to reach the island destination.
The city territory includes nine coastal areas featuring distinct beaches, complemented by extensive rice fields covering 2,970 hectares of agricultural land.
Location: North Sumatra
Inception: April 6, 1678
Elevation above the sea: 89 m
Shares border with: North Nias, West Nias, Nias
GPS coordinates: 1.11667,97.56667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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