Gunung Batanta

Facts

  • Elevation: 1,184 m (3,885 ft)
  • Prominence: 1,184 m
  • Ribu category:  Kurang Tinggi
  • Region:  Papua Barat (West Papua)
  • Coordinates: -0.8576, 130.6240
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  • Other names: Peak may be called Kalaikut. Gunung Yakut on the Bakosurtanal map.
  • World Ribus ID: 80067

Bagging It!

This Ribu is the highest point of Batanta island which lies off the north coast of mainland West Papua. Much of the island is a nature reserve and is quite difficult to reach, taking 3 days by boat from Sorong. The highest peak on the island is listed on the Bakosurtanal map as being Gunung Yakut with a height of 1,162m.

Local Accommodation

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Practicalities

  • Getting there: Boat from Sorong
  • Permits: Unknown
  • Water sources: Unknown

Local Average Monthly Rainfall (mm):

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Location

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Links and References

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