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Tarakan Destination Guide
Explore Tarakan in Indonesia
Tarakan in the region of East Kalimantan with its 97,478 inhabitants is a town in Indonesia - some 993 mi or ( 1598 km ) North-East of Jakarta , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tarakan is now 09:50 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Makassar " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Samarinda, Juwata, Jolo, Bongao, and Kota Kinabalu. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Samarinda . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Tarakan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Borneo Orangutans, Pygmy Elephants - Peregrine Borneo Tours
www.peregrineadventures.com Explore the wildlife & rainforests of Borneo by boat and foot. Spot Orangutans, the rare Pygmy Elephant, Proboscis Monkeys, Hornbills + more in this Borneo travel video. ..
Borneo Travel Highlights Video - Peregrine Borneo Tours
www.peregrineadventures.com Get inspired to travel Borneo with this tour highlights video. A lot on offer on this exotic tropical island off the coast of Malaysia, South East Asia. ..
Borneo Travel Video - Peregrine Borneo Tours
www.peregrineadventures.com Borneo is Malaysia's island half & an alluringly exotic cocktail of wild jungle and little explored caves, unique wildlife, rich history, fine-powder beaches and bath-warm ..
Malaysia, Borneo Travel Video - Peregrine Borneo Tours
www.peregrineadventures.com See where we traveled in Borneo, Malaysia in our travel video. Amazing wildlife, rainforests, tropical beaches and unique culture. Expert guided tours. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tarakan, North Kalimantan
Tarakan, located on Tarakan Island is one of the major cities in northern Borneo, just across the border from Sabah, Malaysia. Once a major oil producing region during colonial period, Tarakan had great strategic importance during the Pacific War and was among the first Japanese targets early in the war.
Located at 3.30 117.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
2006 Southeast Asian haze
The 2006 Southeast Asian haze event was caused by continued uncontrolled burning from "slash and burn" cultivation in Indonesia, and affected several countries in the Southeast Asian region and beyond, such as Malaysia, Singapore, southern Thailand, and as far as Saipan; the effects of the haze may have spread to South Korea. Local sources of pollution partly contributed to the increased toxicity, particularly in high-pollution areas such as ports, oil refineries, and dense urban areas.
Located at 3.35 117.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Juwata International Airport
Juwata International Airport is an airport in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Tarakan which is off the coast of Borneo. The airport was the main Allied objective during the Battle of Tarakan (1945). Juwata Airport is a destination point of the ASEAN Single Aviation Market under Protocol I and II. During 2010 Tarakan riot, negotiation between communities to end the conflict was held here.
Located at 3.33 117.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tarakan Island
Tarakan is an island off the coast of North Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is a marshy island situated in the eastern Celebes Sea, off the northeastern coast of Borneo. The island occupies an area of 117 square miles .
Located at 3.35 117.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Battle of Tarakan (1945)
The Battle of Tarakan was the first stage in the Borneo campaign of 1945. It began with an amphibious landing by Australian forces on 1 May, code-named Operation Oboe One. While the battle ended with success for the Allied forces over the Japanese defenders, this victory is generally regarded as having not justified its costs.
Located at 3.35 117.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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