Bau
Regency in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Bima Regency is a regency of the Indonesian Province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is located on the island of Sumbawa and the capital is Woha. The Regency covers an area of 4,218.63 km2, and had a population of 438,522 at the 2010 Census and 514,105 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 545,571. It administratively excludes but geographically completely surrounds Bima City on the landward side.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 519,078
- Coordinates
- -8.563, 118.972
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 173 m
Overview of Bau
Bau sits in Indonesia and reads as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 519,078. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, nightlife and culture.
Things to do in Bau
Nature in Bau
(7)Under nature, Bau is tagged with Forest, Gardens, Lakes, Natural Places and Nature. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bau's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Bau
(3)On the nightlife side, Bau offers Events, Festival and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Bau's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Bau
(2)Culture lovers get Religious Sites and Towers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bau. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Bau
(1)Adventure lovers get Adventure. All of it is drawn from Bau's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Bau
(1)For wellness, expect Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bau's own activity tags.
More to do in Bau
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bau's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bau
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Bau is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Bau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bau known for?
- Bau is mainly a destination for nature, nightlife and culture, set in Indonesia with around 519,078 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bau?
- You can plan around Forest, Gardens, Lakes, Natural Places and Nature in Bau. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bau?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April.
- Where is Bau located?
- Administratively, Bau sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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