Moncong Lompobatang

Moncong Lompobatang
Moncong Lompobatang

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Highest point
Elevation 2,874 m (9,429 ft)[1]
Prominence 2,857 m (9,373 ft)[1]
Ranked 116th
Listing Ultra
Ribu
Coordinates 05°20′48″S 119°55′54″E / 5.34667°S 119.93167°E / -5.34667; 119.93167Coordinates: 05°20′48″S 119°55′54″E / 5.34667°S 119.93167°E / -5.34667; 119.93167[1]
Geography
Location Sulawesi, Indonesia
Climbing
First ascent 1840 by James Brooke
Easiest route Long hike

Moncong Lompobatang is a mountain in Indonesia with an elevation of 2,874 m. Moncong Lompobatang is ranked 116th in the world by topographic prominence.

There is a small antenna compound at the summit of Moncong Lompobatang, along with a triangular pillar and a boulder with the names previous climbers written on it.[2] One kilometre north of the summit lies a slightly lower sub-peak known as Puncak Kohbang / Ko’bang (2,870 m) which is the alleged site of the tomb of a King of Gowa.[2] The two peaks, including the entire mountain and its surrounding area, are considered spiritually significant among local people.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mountains of the Idonesian Archipelago" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  2. 1 2 3 "Moncong Lompobatang" GunungBagging.com. Retrieved 2012-04-17.

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