Bitung
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Bitung, officially the City of Bitung (Indonesian: Kota Bitung), is a coastal city at the north-eastern edge of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Bitung is located in the province of North Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara), and faces Lembeh Island (which forms two districts of the city), and the Lembeh Strait, which is known for its colourful marine life, in particular sea slugs. Bitung has a population of 187,932 at the 2010 Census, making it the second most populated city in the province after the capital Manado,[2] rising to 225,134 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 232,440 (comprising 119,120 males and 113,330 females).[1]
City of Bitung
Kota Bitung | |
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Coordinates: 1°26′50″N 125°11′52″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Sulawesi |
Province | North Sulawesi |
Established | 10 April 1975; 49 years ago (1975-04-10) as 'Administrative City of Bitung' 15 August 1990; 33 years ago (1990-08-15) as 'Bitung City' (Kota Bitung) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maurits Mantiri |
• Vice Mayor | Hengky Honandar |
Area | |
• Total | 313.51 km2 (121.05 sq mi) |
Population (mid-2023 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 232,440 |
• Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time) |
• Summer (DST) | no DST |
Postcodes | 955xx |
Area code | (+62) 438 |
Vehicle registration | DB |
Website | bitungkota.go.id |
A number of development projects have been completed, or are currently undergoing centring around the city; these include the Bitung Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Manado–Bitung Toll Road, Bitung International Ocean Going Ship Port, and the Makassar-Bitung rail track; which will automatically make the city a gateway to the Pacific region.[4]