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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Travel feature profiles Komodo National Park’s area and biodiversity
A travel feature published on 1 November 2026 profiles Komodo and Kelimutu national parks, citing Komodo’s area, islands and wildlife without announci…
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…
Reports highlight Komodo National Park’s wildlife and marine habitats
Reports describe Komodo National Park as a habitat for Komodo dragons and yellow-crested cockatoos, with coral reefs, fish and larger marine animals i…
BMKG warns of thunderstorm risk in Labuan Bajo on 1 November
BMKG forecasts thick cloud, rain and a chance of thunderstorms in Labuan Bajo on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Nearby waters also face a warning of wind gu…
How many tourism jobs does Labuan Bajo support?
Labuan Bajo’s tourism workforce grew in 2025, but employment, hotel activity and Komodo park visits measure different parts of the business economy an…
Komodo National Park visitor numbers and wildlife protection explained
Komodo National Park recorded 334,206 visits in 2024, while its monitored Komodo dragon population stood at 3,396 in 2023. The figures show why touris…
Wae Rebo and Komodo islands: which official charges and figures differ?
Wae Rebo and Komodo’s islands are separate destinations with different official charges: one village tariff, one park fee and a provincial statistic t…
Labuan Bajo arrest prompts planned list of licensed tour operators
Police arrested Labuan Bajo travel operator Itok Aman on 19 October after Italian tourists reported an alleged Rp125 million fraud case; authorities t…
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…
Search for Missing Passenger Ends in Komodo Waters
The joint SAR operation for Veronica Beatrix Jessica was closed on 22 October 2026 after 10 days without finding her or the sunken KM Feronia. Twenty-…
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,…
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…
