# Things to see in Tanahwangko (Indonesia): 7 places and when to go

> Tanahwangko is a town in Indonesia, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Nature (2). The best known are Mount Lokon and Lokon-Empung. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/tanahwangko/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Indonesia · 1.3922, 124.6837
- **Places:** 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/espiritual/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/naturaleza/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** October to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LOP Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah), 1,466 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Lokon, at 1,109 m.

## What to see in Tanahwangko

The places in and around Tanahwangko, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Mount Lokon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/mount-lokon/): Mountain in North Sulawesi, Indonesia · 13 km
- [Lokon-Empung](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/lokon-empung/): Active volcano situated in Indonesia · 13 km
- [Gereja Bunda Hati Kudus Yesus, Woloan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gereja-bunda-hati-kudus-yesus-woloan/): Temples · 16 km
- [Gereja Hati Kudus Yesus, Tanawangko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gereja-hati-kudus-yesus-tanawangko/): Temples · 5 m
- [Gereja Maria Ratu Pecinta Damai, Lolah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gereja-maria-ratu-pecinta-damai-lolah/): Temples · 6.1 km
- [Gereja Santo Antonius Padua, Taratara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gereja-santo-antonius-padua-taratara/): Temples · 13 km
- [Gereja Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Mokupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gereja-santo-fransiskus-xaverius-mokupa/): Temples · 4.8 km

## When to go to Tanahwangko

The best time to visit Tanahwangko is **April to September**; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 11 h 56 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 57 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 59 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 12 h 04 |
| June | Best time | 12 h 05 |
| July | Best time | 12 h 04 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 03 |
| September | Best time | 12 h |
| October | Possible | 11 h 58 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 56 |
| December | Possible | 11 h 55 |

There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.

When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Tanahwangko

The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP, Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah)), 1,466 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1.3922%2C124.6837)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.3922%2C124.6837)

## Other towns nearby

- [Manado](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/manado/): 42 places · 21 km
- [Langowan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/langowan/): 9 places · 32 km
- [Bitung](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bitung/): 6 places · 55 km
- [Ternate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/ternate/): 5 places · 306 km
- [Sambiut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/sambiut/): 6 places · 338 km
- [Banggai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/banggai/): 6 places · 357 km

And all of Indonesia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Tanahwangko?

The best known: [Mount Lokon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/mount-lokon/), [Lokon-Empung](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/lokon-empung/). In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Tanahwangko?

April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Tanahwangko?

The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP), 1,466 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.3922%2C124.6837) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Tanahwangko as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).