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Bukitmas Destination Guide

Explore Bukitmas in Indonesia

Bukitmas in the region of North Sumatra is a town in Indonesia - some 898 mi or ( 1445 km ) North-West of Jakarta , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Bukitmas is now 12:16 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jakarta " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tanjung Slamat, Tanjung Pura, Tangkahanmeroau, Simpang Beringin, and Saribudolok. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tanjung Slamat . Where to go and what to see in Bukitmas ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Sultanate of Langkat

The Sultanate of Langkat was a Muslim state located in modern Langkat Regency, North Sumatra. Although dating back to the pre-Islamic age, recorded history is available only from the 17th century.

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Located at 3.91 98.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Former countries in Southeast Asia, Former sultanates, History of Islam, History of Sumatra, Islamic states in Indonesia, Pre-colonial States of Indonesia

Belawan

Belawan is a port city on the northeast coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Located on the Deli River near the city of Medan, Belawan is Indonesia's busiest port outside of Java. A regular ferry service connects Belawan to across the Strait of Malacca to Penang, Malaysia; at times a ferry has also run from Belawan to Satun, Thailand. The port was initially built in 1890, to provide a location where tobacco could be transferred directly between rail lines from the interior and deep-draft ships.

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Located at 3.78 98.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Populated places in North Sumatra, Port cities and towns in Indonesia, Ports and harbours of Indonesia, Ports and harbours of the Indian Ocean

Mandala Airlines Flight 091

Mandala Airlines Flight 091 was a scheduled domestic flight that originated from Polonia International Airport in Medan, Indonesia to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. On 5 September 2005, the flight crashed into a heavily-populated residential area seconds after taking off in Medan. There were 153 fatalities. Dozens of houses and cars were destroyed, and at least 49 people are reported to have perished on the ground.

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Located at 3.58 98.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: 2005 in Indonesia, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2005, Aviation accidents and incidents in Indonesia, Mandala Airlines accidents and incidents

Medan Station

Medan Station is a largest train station in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Located at 3.59 98.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Tags: Railway stations in Indonesia

Istana Maimun

Istana Maimun Palace is a well-known landmark at Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra. Built by the Kesultanan of Deli, Sultan Makmun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah in years 1887–1891, the palace covers 2,772 m² and has 30 rooms. The Palace has become a tourist destination not solely because of age but also because of the unique interior design of the palace, mixing elements of Malay cultural heritage, Islam, Spanish, Indian, and Italian style.

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Located at 3.58 98.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in North Sumatra, Medan, Palaces in Indonesia, Royal residences in Indonesia