Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Batakte

Batakte is a town in Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 88 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua (13 km), Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (13 km) and Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (13 km).

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Batakte at a glance

Location
Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
10.2559° S, 123.5566° E
Places within 50 km
124 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 1117 km

Top places to visit near Batakte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batakte: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Batakte

94 churches within 100 km of Batakte. The closest is GMIT Jemaat El-Roy Batakte (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batakte

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batakte. The closest is Sulamu (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Batakte

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Batakte. The closest is Embung Fatukiu (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Batakte

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batakte. The closest is Masjid Hidayatullah Batakte Kampus Putra (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Batakte

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Batakte. The closest is Desa Kuanheum (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Batakte

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Batakte. The closest is Semau Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Semau Island · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Nusa Manupui · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~49 km
  • Pulau Menipo · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Rote Island · river spot · Rote Ndao · ~85 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Batakte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batakte
  2. 13 km Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua · church, Kupang
  3. 4 km Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa · church, Kupang
  4. 3 km Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru · church, Kupang
  5. 4 km Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten · church, Kupang
  6. 3 km Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang · church, Kupang
  7. 13 km Back to Batakte

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From travellers near Batakte

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Within 15 km of Batakte

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Batakte by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches8894GMIT Jemaat El-Roy Batakte (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints241Sulamu (38 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Embung Fatukiu (12 km)
Mosques & dargahs77Masjid Hidayatullah Batakte Kampus Putra (1 km)
Beaches & coast66Desa Kuanheum (7 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves24Semau Island (21 km)
Waterfalls12Waterfall OENESU (14 km)
Museums22Kapela Santu Petrus Haukoto (8 km)
Parks22Perumahan Puri Mandato Naioni (6 km)
Other attractions22Goa Kristal (8 km)
Forts & heritage22Tugu Pahlawan Tanpa Tanda Jasa TH. NENOTEK (8 km)
Buddhist sites11Vihara Pubbaratana Kupang (10 km)

Batakte: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Batakte?

Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua (church, about 13 km), Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (church, about 13 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (church, about 13 km), Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang (church, about 13 km), Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (church, about 16 km), Semau Island (island, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Batakte?

124 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 mosques & dargahs, 6 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Batakte?

GMIT Jemaat El-Roy Batakte, about 1 km by road; Gereja Bethel Indonesia Elroi (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batakte?

Sulamu, about 38 km by road; Rotimanis (44 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Batakte?

Embung Fatukiu, about 12 km by road; Cekdam Kauan Dua (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batakte?

Start in Batakte, visit Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua, then Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa, then Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru, then Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten, then Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Batakte?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Batakte from Amed?

About 1117 km by road (893 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Batakte’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.