Komodo National Park covers 178,746.39 hectares
A November 1 overview puts Komodo National Park at 178,746.39 hectares and about 147 islands. The count includes five main and 142 smaller islands.
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Mukmin John
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KM Binaiya schedule lists Labuan Bajo calls in November
Published Pelni schedule information listed KM Binaiya at Labuan Bajo from 01:00 to 03:00 WITA on 1 November 2026 and again from 18:00 to 20:00 WITA o…
Labuan Bajo reported six suspected tourist-fraud cases in 2026
Floresa reported six suspected tourist-package fraud cases in Labuan Bajo in 2026, up from two in 2025, with reported losses exceeding Rp100 million a…
What Labuan Bajo’s 2025 visitor and levy numbers measure
Manggarai Barat’s 500.008 visitor figure includes Komodo National Park, while only 67.986 visitors paid levies at regency-managed destinations in 2025…
What BMKG climate data means for East Nusa Tenggara food security
BMKG says climate information should guide planting, water management and food protection as a very strong El Niño risks extending dry conditions and…
Flores earthquake toll reaches 156 as 102,243 homes are affected
A BNPB dashboard accessed on October 27 recorded 156 deaths and 1,620 people injured or sick in the Flores earthquake sequence. NTT logged 102,243 aff…
Six Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks Near Siaba Kecil
Six fishermen were rescued after Mori Sama 02 struck coral and sank south of Siaba Kecil in Komodo National Park on 22 October 2026. Nearby fishing bo…
Manggarai Barat transfers fall 17,21 percent in 2026
Manggarai Barat’s central-government transfers are set to fall 17,21 percent in 2026 to Rp839.869.273.000. Officials say the reduction is slowing deve…
What official data measures Manggarai Barat around Komodo?
Official BPS tables separate Manggarai Barat’s administrative and village-finance data from Komodo National Park indicators. That distinction prevents…
How fast are Komodo dragons? The short-burst answer
Komodo dragons can reach 20 kilometres per hour in brief bursts. The speed supports a stealth-and-ambush hunting strategy, not a long-distance chase,…
Manggarai Barat prepares waste-sale funding for workers’ BPJS cover
Manggarai Barat is preparing to use waste-sale proceeds for informal waste workers’ BPJS Ketenagakerjaan contributions. UNDP previously covered contri…
BMKG warns of 2,5-metre waves in Komodo waters
BMKG forecast 1,25 to 2,5 metre waves in Komodo National Park waters from 21 October 2026 through Thursday morning, 22 October 2026 WITA. Fishing boat…
Manggarai Barat records Rp237,3 billion in local revenue
Manggarai Barat recorded Rp237,3 billion in locally generated revenue, or 73,17 percent of its target. The deputy regent said land and building tax co…
Police arrest travel operator after Labuan Bajo tourist complaints
Police arrested Kristoforus Aman after six Italian tourists reported paying for a six-day Komodo sea-tour package. Three Chinese tourists later filed…
Manggarai Barat PAD as tax potential remains
Deputy Regent Yulianus Weng said Manggarai Barat’s property-tax receipts remained below IDR 3 billion, with unpaid obligations still representing reve…
