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Where is Manado





Manado Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Manado, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvinceNorth Sulawesi
RegionNortheastern Sulawesi (Manado Bay area)
City StatusCity (Kota)
Established14 July 1623 (traditional founding date)
CoordinatesApproximately 1.4748° N, 124.8421° E
Total Area~157 sq km
Land Area~157 sq km
Water AreaMinimal
Population (2020)~451,000+
Population RankCapital and largest city of North Sulawesi Province
Major DistrictsMalalayang, Sario, Wenang, Wanea, Tikala, Paal Dua, Mapanget, Singkil, Tuminting, Bunaken, Bunaken Kepulauan
Main IndustriesTourism, Trade, Fisheries, Government services, Education
Major AirportSam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Time ZoneCentral Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+08:00)
Known ForBunaken National Marine Park, diving tourism, Manado cuisine
Websitehttps://manadokota.go.id


Top Attractions in Manado in Indonesia

  • Bunaken National Marine Park – world-famous diving destination with vibrant coral reefs
  • Malalayang Beach – popular coastal area known for sunsets and seaside food stalls
  • Mount Lokon – active volcano offering hiking trails and scenic crater views
  • Jesus Blesses Statue (Patung Yesus Memberkati) – iconic hilltop statue overlooking the city
  • Manado Tua Island – volcanic island ideal for snorkeling and trekking
  • Ban Hin Kiong Temple – historic Chinese temple showcasing traditional architecture
  • Soekarno Bridge – modern waterfront bridge illuminated beautifully at night
  • Tangkoko Nature Reserve – nearby rainforest sanctuary home to tarsiers and black macaques
  • Megamas Boulevard – lively seaside promenade with shops and restaurants
  • Siladen Island – tropical island destination known for white sand beaches and diving spots


Distance from Manado to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Manado to Bitung – 45 km (28 miles)
  • Manado to Gorontalo – 400 km (249 miles)
  • Manado to Palu – 830 km (516 miles)
  • Manado to Makassar – 1,300 km (808 miles)
  • Manado to Kendari – 1,000 km (621 miles)
  • Manado to Balikpapan – 1,100 km (684 miles)
  • Manado to Surabaya – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
  • Manado to Denpasar – 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
  • Manado to Jakarta – 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
  • Manado to Bandung – 2,300 km (1,429 miles)
  • Manado to Jayapura – 1,800 km (1,118 miles)
  • Manado to Ambon – 950 km (590 miles)