North Minahasa, Administrative region in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Description
North Minahasa is an administrative region in North Sulawesi comprising about 1,059 square kilometers (409 sq mi) of coastal and island territory, including Bangka, Talisei, and Mantenang. The region is divided into ten districts, each organized into multiple villages that serve as local administrative units.
History
The region was established in 2003 after separating from Minahasa Regency, with Airmadidi designated as its administrative center. This division marked a significant shift in how the northern Sulawesi area was governed and organized.
Culture
The region maintains traditional administrative structures through ten districts, each containing multiple villages that preserve local customs and community organization.
Practical
The region has a population density of approximately 220 people per square kilometer, with a total population of around 231,000. The territory is spread across ten districts that serve as local points of contact for visitors and residents.
Did you know?
The region encompasses four major offshore islands that contribute to its geographic character. These island groups are integral to the local fishing traditions and marine resources that support the population.
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Mount Mahawu
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Ban Hin Kiong Temple
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Mercy Waterpark
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Tompaluan
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17.1 km
Pantai Kalasey Satu
22.5 km
Dermaga Pantai Bahowo
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16.9 kmMonumen Dotu Lolong Lasut
16.5 kmMuseum Mini PLTA Tonsealama
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MM Watersports And Dive Kalasey Satu
21.4 kmMuseum Perjuangan Rakyat Sulut
16.9 kmBatu Kapal
51 kmFort Amsterdam
15.3 km
Air Terjun Tekaan Telu
14.6 kmBatu Pandita
39.9 kmMuseum Holocaust Yahudi Minahasa
12 kmUPTD Museum Negeri Propinsi Sulawesi Utara
16 kmMuseum Perjuangan Kodam VII Wirabuana
15.9 kmDermaga Wisata Kalimas
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