About Lombok
Lombok
Lombok is a small island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. Lombok has a complete tourist destination same like Bali such as the beaches, the waterfall, the hills, the rice terrace, the mountain, the culture, etc. Lombok is a new Bali. Lombok is the island with thousand mosques.
The wide of Lombok Island is around 5.435 square kilometers. The population is 3.35 million people and 96,78% are Moslem religion, another 3,22% are Hindu, Christian, and Budhis. There is strong sense of Moslem and Hindu culture in Lombok especially in west area.
Lombok has tropical climate. The temperature range is arund 21 -32 Degrees Celsius. It is hot and humid all year round. Lombok has two main seasons, wet and dry. The dry season runs from May through to September. While wet season runs from October through to April.
Lombok has one mountain that still active until today that is Mount Rinjani 3,726 metres making it the third highest volcano in Indonesia and latest eruption was in 1994. Adjacent to the volcano is a 6-by-8.5-kilometre (3.7 by 5.3 mi) caldera, which is filled partially by the crater lake known as Segara Anak. The lake is approximately 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level and estimated to be about 200 metres (660 ft) deep. The caldera also contains hot springs.
Lombok now became more famous and well known as one of mosr favorite tourist destination to visit. There are a lot of interesting places in different part of Lombok Island. In the north part of Lombok is well known with Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. Gili Island is heaven dive spot. Also is well known with amazing waterfalls and the scenic Rinjani Mountain.
In the central part of Lombok with Mandalika Moto GP circuit 2021, Kuta beach area with white sand beach and crystal water best. Kuta Lombok is also one of tourist area with affordable hotel choices and villa.In the west part of Lombok, there is Senggigi beach which is well known as best tourist area with a combination of beautiful beach and some interesting hindu’s temples and place to enjoy seafood dinner with sunset view of Mount Agung, Bali.
In the capital city of Lombok Island is well known with the biggest temple and mosque. You can visit Meru temple, is the oldest hindu temple in Lombok. You can also visit Islamic Center, the biggest mosque in West Nusa Tenggara province.
In the east part of Lombok is well known with the most scenic Gili Pasir, Pink Beach Lombok, Gili Kondo, Pohon Purba, etc.Lombok is under the administration of the Governor of the province of West Nusa Tenggara. The province is administered from the provincial capital of Mataram in West Lombok.The island is administratively divided into four regencies and one city.
Mataram City
Capital of West Nusa Tenggara Province
Matram CityMataram was previously a part of West Lombok Regency before the division of the regency in 2000, when the capital of West Lombok was moved to Gerung.[
Mataram was also the seat of power for the king of Mataram (Seraja), which was sometimes controlled through neighboring Singaraja, Bali.
Mataram city is the seat of government, the center of commerce, education centers, pearl center, and also tourist center that consists of 6 districts, namely Cakranegara, Mataram, Selaparang, Pejanggik, Ampenan, and Sekarbela.
Geography
Mataram City is located in the Lombok Island and geographically ranging from 8o33′ – 8o38′ South Latitude and 116o04′ – 116o10 East Longitude. Physically, the city is located on a low land area with the elevation of 0-73 meter with the slope of 0-2%, 2- 15% and 15-40% formed by alluvium sediment.
Climate
Mataram has a tropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall from November to March and moderate to little rainfall from April to October.
Mataram has the various attractions for a holiday. The mosque and the temple are well known all over the island Islamic Center is the biggest mosque in West Nusa Tenggara. Meru temple, Segara Temple is the famous temple of all. Mayura Park is a water palace built in 1744. Was a location of some of the fierce battles that took place between Dutch and Balinese forces in 1894. Loang Baloq is one of the favorite tourist destinations among local people. It is a beach side with religi tourist attraction. The Moslem people are usually come to pray there. Old Town Ampenan is the culinary site, where you can find the original culinary night market along with the local. Museum of West Nusa Tenggara, Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat. The NTB museum has exhibits on the geology, history and culture of Lombok and nearby Sumbawa.
North Lombok Regency
North of West Nusa Tenggara Province
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North Lombok Regency
North Lombok Regency is bounded by the Java Sea to the north, Central Lombok Regency and West Lombok to the south, East Lombok Regency to the east and the Lombok Strait to the west. Central to the region is Mount Rinjani which at 3,726 metres (12,224 ft) is the third highest mountain and the second largest volcano in the country and is an active volcano. The oldest recorded historical eruption was in 1847 and last eruption was in 1994.
In late September 2010, a border dispute emerged over the new regional boundaries. Central to the dispute was the new border dividing the North Lombok Regency from West Lombok Regency at a point where it traversed the village of Lembah Sari situated west of Pemenang. Villagers from the 14 hamlets that form Lembah Sari felled a large tree on the side of the main inland road connecting the northern region to that of West Lombok Regency and the City of Mataram so that it formed a roadblock and then manned the roadblock in protest to the boundary alignment. Residents to the decision to move an apparent border between the two subdistricts that followed the line of division between West Pemenang and Lembah Sari. A police detachment later re-opened the road to allow workers from West Lombok Regency to commence work to clear the road. Limited thru traffic was restored after 7 hours of blockade. The North Lombok Regency made public statements to clarify that subdistrict authorities would abide by whatever decision was made by the provincial government regarding regional boundaries. 34 villages that were formerly part of West Lombok are now part of North Lombok
Places of Interest in North Lombok Regency
North Lombok is one of the most popular tourist destination in Gili Island. There are many places of interest that can be visited in North Lombok Regency, and also there are many hotels, restaurants, villas and other accommodation that fit perfectly used as a family holiday or just simply as a refreshing place. Below are some of the best tourist destinations in North
West Lombok Regency
West of West Nusa Tenggara Province
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The Regency of West Lombok was established in 1958 and included the northern section of Lombok now recently established as the Regency of North Lombok. The West Lombok Administrative Region previously oversaw the West coast, Ampenan, Tanjung, Bayan, Gerung, Gondang and Cakranegara. The area of West Lombok Regency is 862.62 km².
In 1993 the West Lombok district was separated into two autonomous regions. As a consequence of the formation of the Government of Mataram in year 2000 the capital of West Lombok was moved from Mataram, West Lombok to Gerung in the south of the district. This move resulted the 5 districts in the northern end of the island being too far away from the services of the West Lombok Regency at Gerung. Subsequently, in 2008 (and with the full support of the local government of West Lombok regency) North Lombok established its own regency government situated at Tanjung. The north of the island now functions autonomously from the West Lombok Regency.
37,484 hectares (92,620 acres), or 45.16% of the total area of West Lombok Regency, are protected forest. Residential land use is 4,572 hectares (11,300 acres), or 5.30% of total area.
Productive irrigated and unirrigated, rain-fed agricultural land is 13,209 hectares (32,640 acres), or 15.31% of the regency’s area. Park and open grazing area is 12,957 hectares (32,020 acres), or 15.02%, with plantation and orchard areas covering 8,804 hectares (21,760 acres) or 10.21% of the area. Remaining land is used for livestock and fisheries.[3] Exploration for gold, silver and copper is becoming increasingly important in the southwest part of the regency, especially in Sekotong subdistrict. It is providing good incomes as well as occupational training to local inhabitants who work for the mining companies.
Places of Interest in West Lombok Regency
West Lombok is one of the most popular tourist destination in Lombok Island. There are many places of interest that can be visited in West Lombok Regency, and also there are many hotels, restaurants, villas and other accommodation that fit perfectly used as a family holiday or just simply as a refreshing place. Below are some of the best tourist destinations in West Lombok regency.
Central Lombok Regency
Central of West Nusa Tenggara Province
Central Lombok Regency
Central Lombok Regency
Central Lombok has a tropical climate with long dry seasons. The rain season normally commences in October and continues until April with an average rainfall of above 100mm during these months. In December falls have reached 382 mm. From May until September average rainfall is below 100 mm with the lowest rainfall normally occurring in May. December normally has the highest frequency of rain days and the lowest occur in May. Topography of Central Lombok is mountainous in the north, including Mount Rinjani area with an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level, suitable for plantation such as coffee, timber and other crops. The centre of the region is a low-lying and utilised for rice paddies and tobacco. The southern areas are dry and denuded with some undulating hilly areas of between 100 and 355 meters above sea level.
The dominant soil types in Central Lombok Regency are 41,635 ha complex of Mediterranean Chocolate (34%), Grey Gromusol 34,306 (28%) and Grey regosol 20,387 (17%)
The new Lombok International Airport was developed in accordance with ICAO guidelines and specification. The airport site is at Tanak Awu, in Regency of Central Lombok south west of the small regional city of Praya.
Places of Interest in North Lombok Regency
Central Lombok is one of the most popular tourist destination in Lombok Island. There are many places of interest that can be visited in Central Lombok Regency, and also there are many hotels, restaurants, villas and other accommodation that fit perfectly used as a family holiday or just simply as a refreshing place. Below are some of the best tourist destinations in Central Lombok regency.
East Lombok Regency
East of West Nusa Tenggara Province
East Lombok Regency
East Lombok Regency
The area of East Lombok Regency is 2,679.88 km², consisting of a landmass area of 1,605.55 km ² (59.91%) and a seabed area of 1,074.33 km² (40.09%).
The majority of the population is Sasak people. In 2008 East Lombok Regency recorded a total of 1,068,486 residents: 494,149 males and 574,337 females.
In the 2010 Census, East Lombok Regency recorded 1,105,671 inhabitants, 24.7% being officially below Indonesian poverty level.The latest official estimated is 1,155,247 people. The population of this regency is primarily Muslim, with few people of Balinese origin compared with West Lombok Regency.
Places of Interest in East Lombok Regency
East Lombok is one of the most popular tourist destination in Lombok Island. There are many places of interest that can be visited in East Lombok Regency, and also there are many hotels, restaurants, villas and other accommodation that fit perfectly used as a family holiday or just simply as a refreshing place. Below are some of the best tourist destinations in East Lombok regency.