Poco Mandasawu

#421 among destinations in Indonesia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Poco Mandasawu is a lava dome of Ranakah located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia. It is the highest point of the island. ()

Local name: Gunung Poco Mandasawu Elevation: 7776 ftProminence: 7776 ftCoordinates: 8°39'6"S, 120°26'53"E

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East Nusa TenggaraIndonesia

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Poco Mandasawu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Poco Leok, Ranakah, Ruteng.

2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Poco Leok
75 min walk • Pocok Leok is a volcano in the western side of Flores island, Indonesia. The volcano was considered to be an irregular-shaped caldera, but evidence about caldera is problematic.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Ranakah
125 min walk • Poco Ranakah is a volcano located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia. Its tallest lava dome, Poco Mandasawu is the tallest mountain of the island. A new lava dome, named Anak Ranakah was formed there in 1987. The volcano erupted again in 1991.
3.3 miN
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Ruteng
85 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ruteng is the traditional Manggarai villages that dot the surrounding countryside. These villages are home to the indigenous Manggarai people, who are known for their distinctive cone-shaped houses and intricate ikat weaving.