Bima
Indonesia · West Nusa TenggaraID
City in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Bima city is a coastal city on the east of the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia's province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is the largest city on the island of Sumbawa, with a population of 142,443 at the 2010 census and 155,140 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid-2024 was 165,113. It is separate from the adjoining Bima Regency which had a population of 535,530 according to the mid-2023 official estimates.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 136,492
- Coordinates
- -8.460, 118.727
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Bima
Travellers heading to West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia will find Bima, a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 136,492. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nightlife and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Bima
Culture in Bima
(2)Under culture, Bima is tagged with Ancient Ruins and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bima's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Bima
(2)Under nightlife, Bima is tagged with Events and Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bima.
Nature in Bima
(1)Nature lovers get Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Bima is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Bima
(1)Bima records Biking under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Bima is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bima
Bima stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Bima, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Bima that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bima known for?
- Bima, in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is best known for culture, nightlife and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 136,492 residents.
- What can you do in Bima?
- Recorded activities in Bima include Ancient Ruins, Museums, Events, Festival and Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bima?
- Bima stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Bima located?
- Bima is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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