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Kelimutu National Park
Kelimutu National Park is a national park in Indonesia, established in 1992, covering 50 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #57 largest of Indonesia's 59 national parks.
- Area
- 50 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KOE · 255 km
Nearest airports to Kelimutu National Park
- 1 KOE255 kmstraight line
- 2Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International AirportOEC278 kmstraight line
Oecussi-Ambeno, Timor-Leste
Airports in Timor-Leste
More about Kelimutu National Park
Kelimutu National Park is one of 59 national parks in Indonesia. It covers 50 km² (5,000 ha) — about 85% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #57 largest national park in Indonesia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Indonesia date back to 1931. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kelimutu National Park
The closest airport is El Tari Airport (KOE), about 255 km away — around 5 h 31 min by car; alternatively Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport (OEC, 278 km). Other national parks within reach include Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park (470 km²), Taka Bone Rate National Park (5,307 km²), Taman Nasional Komodo and Komodo National Park (2,193 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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