Where is Sumbawa located?

Where is Sumbawa located?

southern Indonesia
Sumbawa, Dutch Soembawa, island of the Lesser Sunda Islands, west-central Nusa Tenggara Barat provinsi (West Nusa Tenggara province), southern Indonesia. Sumbawa has several deeply cut bays producing numerous peninsulas and the excellent harbour of Bima. The island has an area of 5,965 square miles (15,448 square km).

How many people live in Sumbawa?

1.56 million
The population of the island (including minor outlying islands) was 1.56 million at the latest decennial census in 2020, comprising 29.46% of the population of the entire Province of West Nusa Tenggara’s 5.32 million people.

How big is Sumbawa?

5,952 mi²Sumbawa / Area

What is Sumbawa known for?

This island is best known for its waves, sandy beaches and wild terrain. With great surf and spectacular coral reefs, the majority of travelers to Sumbawa come to surf and dive. In parts of Sumbawa, traditional ways of living continue today.

How do I get to Sumbawa island?

To get to Sumbawa from Bali most people take the ferry from Padang Bai, Bali to Lembar, Lombok (4-5 hours), travel overland to the eastern seaport in Lombok (Labuhan Lombok) and then take another ferry (1.5 hours) to Sumbawa, ending up in Poto Tano. Passengers Rp 22,000, motorcycles Rp 55,000 and Rp 352,000 for a car.

Where can I surf Sumbawa?

Western Sumbawa surfing

  • Northern Rights. Probably the least forgiving wave on the whole island and not really worth it in our opinion, Northern Rights opens in a wide bay more than half the way up the western shoreline.
  • Downtowns.
  • Scar Reef.
  • Super Suck.
  • Tropical.
  • Yo-Yos.
  • Lakey Peak.
  • Nungas.

How do you get to Sumbawa from Bali?

PLANE + FAST-BOAT COMBO

  1. Catch a commercial flight from Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Lombok International airport (LOQ) – 30 min flight.
  2. Take a taxi to Kayangan harbour (about 2 hours’ drive).
  3. Catch the fast boat to Benete (Sumbawa): 1:30 hours’ crossing.
  4. Take a taxi from Benete harbour to Scar Reef Resort.

Is there malaria in Sumbawa?

In the present report, we describe the small malaria endemic foci in the West Lombok and Sumbawa districts. foci along the coast, the width and grade of the foci varied widely. The presence of malaria endemic foci inland, although likely, has not been definitively reported to date.

How do I get to Lakey Peak Sumbawa?

Fly to Bima, Sumbawa Bima Airport, otherwise known as Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport, is the closest airport to Lakey Peak. The flying time is an hour from Bali and a one-way ticket costs between $40 and $60.

How do I get to Sumbawa Island?

How do I get from Sumbawa to Lombok?

Sea. The easiest way to get to Sumbawa is by fast boat from Lombok’s eastern sea port, Labuan Lombok to Poto Tano in Sumbawa. The crossing takes 1.5 hours and boats run 24 hours a day except in bad weather.

Do you need yellow fever for Indonesia?

Certificate Requirements There is no known risk of yellow fever in Indonesia. However, if you arrive in Indonesia from a country with a risk of yellow fever then you may need a yellow fever certificate. This rule applies to travellers over the age of nine months.

What island is Lakey Peak on?

island of Sumbawa Indonesia
Lakey peak is one of surfing’s great treasures, it is located on the central southern coast of the island of Sumbawa Indonesia, and two islands East of Bali.

Do I need malaria tablets for Indonesia?

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Indonesia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.