Tomohon

Tomohon is an administrative city in North Sulawesi sitting at 734 meters elevation, surrounded by the Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu volcanoes. A traditional market serves as its commercial hub, linking farmers from surrounding districts with regional buyers.

The settlement was first documented in 1850 when Reverend Nicolaas Graafland recorded the local people, then became an independent municipality in 2003. This change marked a shift from a regional settlement to an officially recognized administrative center.

The Tombulu and Toutemboan peoples speak their own languages and practice Mapalus, a form of community cooperation that shapes how neighbors work and help each other regularly.

The traditional market is most active in early morning hours when farmers deliver their goods and selection is freshest. The location sits in hilly terrain with good road connections to other cities across the region.

Lake Linow has unusually high sulfur levels that give its water distinctive colors and a notable smell. The mineral-rich environment attracts bird species that have adapted to these particular conditions.

Location: North Sulawesi

Inception: January 27, 2003

Elevation above the sea: 734 m

Shares border with: Minahasa

Website: https://tomohon.go.id

GPS coordinates: 1.32442,124.82254

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:21