Tomohon, Indonesia

Welcome to Tomohon, a picturesque city located in the North Sulawesi Province of central Indonesia. With an area of 147.21 km2 and a population of over 100,000, Tomohon is known for its flower planting, wooden-house production, palm-sugar production, vegetable agriculture, and as a center of Christian Ministry. The city is also a student town and is surrounded by the Minahasa Regency. Tomohon is flanked by two active volcanoes, Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu, and is situated at an altitude of about 700–1,000 metres above sea level. The area is mostly made of young volcanic rock, with a composition of andesitic and basaltic tuff, and is of a brittle nature and easily eroded. The material component of the volcanic eruption with a cool temperature increase the fertile soil, and for the people taking advantage to produces fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Tomohon has a cooler temperature than Manado, which is at a lower land nearby the sea. Tomohon has a tropical rainforest climate, with a significant amount of rainfall during the year even for the driest month. The city administration is divided into 5 districts and subdivided into 44 urban villages. Tomohon is known for its annual flower festival, which attracts many tourists to the city. Other tourism destinations include Lake Linow, waruga (sarcophagus), Tinoor waterfall, Doahill, agritourism in Rurukan, wooden house craft center in Woloan, and amphitheater in Woloan. Tomohon is also infamous for its wet market, previously called the Tomohon Extreme Market, where mammals such as monkeys, dogs, cats, and bats are beaten and torched alive for food. Despite this, Tomohon remains a charming and unique destination that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich culture and natural beauty of Indonesia.