Ranakah

#385 among destinations in Indonesia

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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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. In 2011, diffuse white plumes were seen rising from Anak Ranakah Dome, although no ash was detected. ()

Alternative names: Last eruption: 1991Elevation: 7710 ftCoordinates: 8°37'60"S, 120°31'1"E

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East Nusa TenggaraIndonesia

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Ranakah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Poco Leok, Poco Mandasawu, Ruteng.

4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Poco Leok
105 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 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Poco Mandasawu
125 min walk • 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.
3.9 miNW
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Ruteng
100 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.