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Manusela National Park

Manusela National Park is a national park in Indonesia, established in 1997, covering 1,890 km² (730 sq mi). It is the #23 largest of Indonesia's 59 national parks.

Area
1,890 km²
Established
1997
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
AMQ · 166 km
Manusela National Park
Photo: Fabian Lambeck · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Manusela National Park

  1. 1
    Pattimura International Airport Flag of IndonesiaAmbon, Indonesia Airports in IndonesiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AMQ166 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Namniwel Airport Flag of IndonesiaNamniwel, Indonesia Airports in Indonesia
    NAM273 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Fakfak Airport Flag of IndonesiaFakfak, Indonesia Airports in Indonesia
    FKQ315 kmstraight line

More about Manusela National Park

Manusela National Park is one of 59 national parks in Indonesia. It covers 1,890 km² (189,000 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of London, making it the #23 largest national park in Indonesia (0.8% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1997, 29 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 Manusela National Park

The closest airport is Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), about 166 km away — around 3 h 36 min by car; alternatively Namniwel Airport (NAM, 273 km).

Frequently asked questions

How big is Manusela National Park?

1,890 km² — about 189,000 hectares or 730 square miles.

When was Manusela National Park established?

In 1997 — 29 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Manusela National Park?

Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), about 166 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Manusela National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.