East Bolaang Mongondow

East Bolaang Mongondow is a regency in North Sulawesi shaped by coastal and hilly terrain, with several population centers spread across its seven administrative divisions. The landscape transitions from seaside areas to elevated inland zones covered with tropical vegetation.

The regency was established in 2008 after separating from the larger Bolaang Mongondow district, creating a new administrative unit with its own governance structure. This division reflected broader changes in regional organization across Indonesia.

The seven districts of East Bolaang Mongondow maintain their individual village structures through rural desa classifications, preserving local community management methods.

The main towns are connected by local roads, with Tutuyan serving as the administrative hub. Visitors should expect limited road infrastructure and changeable weather conditions typical of tropical regions.

The regency occupies a strategic position along the south coast of North Sulawesi, facing the Gulf of Tomini within the Minahasa Peninsula.

Location: North Sulawesi

Capital city: Tutuyan

Elevation above the sea: 810 m

Shares border with: South Bolaang Mongondow, Bolaang Mongondow, Kotamobagu, South Minahasa, Southeast Minahasa

GPS coordinates: 0.77000,124.61389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27