Ambon
Capital and largest city of Maluku, Indonesia
Ambon is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Maluku. This city is also known as Ambon Manise, which means "beautiful" or "pretty" Ambon in the Ambonese language. It covers a land area of 359.45 square kilometres (138.78 sq mi), and had a population of 331,254 at the 2010 Census and 347,288 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2024 was 357,289. The city is divided into five administrative districts – namely Nusaniwe, Sirimau, Teluk Ambon, Baguala and Leitimur Selatan. Known as Indonesia's music city, Ambon became the first city in Southeast Asia to be recognised as the UNESCO City of Music in 2019.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 372,249
- Coordinates
- -3.696, 128.183
- Timezone
- Asia/Jayapura
- Elevation
- 116 m
Overview of Ambon
Set in Indonesia, Ambon is a busy regional city. Around 372,249 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Ambon
Nature in Ambon
(10)On the nature side, Ambon offers Countryside, Desert, Islands, Natural Places and Nature. Everything listed here comes from what Ambon is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Ambon
(5)Water Sports in Ambon covers Diving, Kayaking, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ambon.
Culture in Ambon
(4)Culture in Ambon covers Cemeteries, Churches, Docks and Historical Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ambon's own activity tags.
Sports in Ambon
(4)Ambon's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Slopes and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Ambon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Ambon
(2)Under adventure, Ambon is tagged with Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ambon.
Wellness in Ambon
(2)Wellness lovers get Farms and Therms. All of it is drawn from Ambon's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Ambon
(1)Nightlife in Ambon covers Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ambon.
Best time to visit Ambon
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Ambon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Ambon is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Jayapura.
Similar destinations
Places near Ambon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ambon known for?
- Ambon, in Indonesia, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 372,249 residents.
- What can you do in Ambon?
- Recorded activities in Ambon include Countryside, Desert, Islands, Natural Places and Nature. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ambon?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Ambon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Ambon located?
- Ambon is located in Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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