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Village in North Sumatra, Indonesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parapat is a small town and port in North Sumatra province on the edge of Lake Toba, on the Uluan Peninsula where it forms the closest point to Samosir Island. It is the primary transit point by ferry for visitors going across the lake to Samosir Island. Administratively it is part of Simalungun Regency.
Parapat | |
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Village | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | North Sumatra |
Regency | Simalungun Regency |
District | Girsang Sipangan Bolon |
Elevation | 900 m (2,960 ft) |
Population (2000 Census) | |
• Total | 5,524 |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
Parapat consists of the following villages:
In Parapat, Ajibata ferry port provides transportation to Samosir Island; it is the most direct route from Medan and the east.
Parapat is very famous for the beauty of Lake Toba. This city is a famous tourist attraction in North Sumatra. In fact, in the 1990s this city became a favorite destination for foreign tourists. However, in 1997, there was a financial crisis that made some tourists reluctant to travel to this place. However, the Parapat community and the government are striving to advance Parapat's tourism industry.
Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport is located about 47 mi (76 km) distance from Parapat town. It is also connected via Trans-Sumatran Highway to Pematang Siantar by a 48 km road.
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