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Pekan Gunung Meriah Destination Guide
Delve into Pekan Gunung Meriah in Indonesia
Pekan Gunung Meriah in the region of North Sumatra is located in Indonesia - some 855 mi or ( 1377 km ) North-West of Jakarta , the country's capital .
Local time in Pekan Gunung Meriah is now 02:20 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jakarta " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Saribudolok, Parapat, Pematangraya, Panguruan, and Murubun Lokkung. While being here, you might want to check out Saribudolok . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pekan Gunung Meriah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Garuda Indonesia Flight 152
Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 (GA152, GIA152) was a scheduled domestic Indonesian passenger flight from Jakarta to Medan, North Sumatra, operated by state owned flag carrier Garuda Indonesia. On Friday, September 26, 1997, the Airbus A300B4 flying this route, registered PK-GAI, crashed into woodlands 29 km (18 miles) from Medan in low visibility. All 234 passengers and crew were killed in the disaster.
Located at 3.26 98.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Barusjahe
Barusjahe is a subdistrict and village of Karo Regency. It is a major production centre for growing oranges, and for cut flowers. It is located in the east of Karo regency, bordering Merek subdistrict to the south, Simalungun Regency to the southeast, and Deli Serdang Regency to the north east. To the west is Tigapanah subdistrict. It is 16km from Kabanjahe, and 101 km from Medan. The elevation is 1200 metres, and the area is 128.04 square kilometres. There are 19 desa within Barusjahe.
Located at 3.17 98.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Berastagi
Berastagi (meaning "rice store") is a town and subdistrict of Karo Regency situated on crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands of Northern Sumatra to the coastal city of Medan. The village rose to significance when Dutch settlers in Sumatra opened a boarding school there in the 1920s. The main economic activities in Berastagi, centre on the colourful fruit and vegetable market and on tourism. Berastagi is famous for its passion fruit.
Located at 3.18 98.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Mount Sibayak
Mt. Sibayak is a small stratovolcano overlooking the town of Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Although its last eruption was more than a century ago, geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs remains high on and around the volcano. The vents produce crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases has also caused acidic discolouration of the small crater lake.
Located at 3.20 98.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Karo Regency
Karo Regency is a regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is situated in the Bukit Barisan mountains. In 2000, the regency covered an area of 2,127.25 square kilometres and according to the 2000 census it had a population of 279,470. 60.99% of the regency is forested. Its regency seat is Kabanjahe. The Batak Karo language is spoken in the regency, as well as Indonesian language.
Located at 3.10 98.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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