Bitung
| Bitung | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Bitung Location in North Sulawesi, Indonesia | |
| Coordinates: 1°26′50″N 125°11′52″E / 1.44722°N 125.19778°ECoordinates: 1°26′50″N 125°11′52″E / 1.44722°N 125.19778°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sulawesi |
| Established | August 15, 1990 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Max Lomban |
| • Vice Mayor | Maurits Mantiri |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 330.17 km2 (127.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 193,956 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WITA (UTC+8) |
| Area code(s) | +62 438 |
| Website | http://www.bitungkota.go.id/ |
Bitung is a city on the northern coast of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is in the province of North Sulawesi, and faces Lembeh Island and the Lembeh Strait, which is known for its colorful marine life, in particular sea slugs. Bitung has a population of 187,932 at the 2010 Census.
Administration
The city is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:[3]
| Name | Population Census 2010 |
|---|---|
| Madidir | 33,482 |
| Matuari | 27,180 |
| Girian | 27,862 |
| Lembeh Selatan (South Lembeh) | 9,120 |
| Lembeh Utara (North Lembeh) | 8,509 |
| Aertembaga | 28,262 |
| Maesa | 36,007 |
| Ranowulu | 17,230 |
Nature Reserve
Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve is two hours drive from Manado, but only one hour drive from Bitung. Tarsius spectrum can be found easily in the Nature Reserve.[4]
Manado-Bitung Toll Road
On January 16, 2014 local authority give the acquisition land for Manado-Bitung Toll Road to Public Works Vice Minister. It is not a grounbreaking, but initial formality to build the toll road.[5]
References
- ↑ North Sulawesi in Figures 2013. Badan Pusat Statistik Sulawesi Utara, 2013, p. 52.
- ↑ North Sulawesi in Figures 2013. Badan Pusat Statistik Sulawesi Utara, 2013, p. 52.
- ↑ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ↑ "Taman Nasional Tangkoko". Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Jalan Tol Manado Bitung di Launching". January 16, 2014.
