Bitung, Indonesia

November 17, 2013 by staff

Bitung, Indonesia, 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.

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.

The City is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population:

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