Denpasar
Capital and largest city of Bali, Indonesia
Denpasar is the capital and the largest city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. Denpasar is the largest city in the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second largest city in Eastern Indonesia after Makassar. It is bordered by Badung Regency to its west and north, Gianyar Regency to its east, and the Indian Ocean and the Badung Strait to its south. The growth of the tourism industry on the island of Bali has pushed the city of Denpasar to become a center of business activities, and has positioned the city as an area with high per capita income and growth in Bali. The population of the city at the end of 2024 was 670,210.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 670,210
- Coordinates
- -8.650, 115.217
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 34 m
Overview of Denpasar
Located in Indonesia, Denpasar is best described as a sizeable city. The population is roughly 670,210. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, water sports and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Denpasar
Nature in Denpasar
(15)Our data lists Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens as nature options here. Counting everything, 15 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denpasar.
Water Sports in Denpasar
(14)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle. It is a direct read of Denpasar's activity profile. Altogether 14 options are tagged here.
Culture in Denpasar
(12)Denpasar records Art Galleries, Bridges, Castles, Cathedrals and Churches under culture. It is a direct read of Denpasar's activity profile. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Denpasar
(8)Denpasar records Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Climbing and Off Road Trails under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Denpasar is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Denpasar
(8)Denpasar's nightlife entries include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Denpasar is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Denpasar
(7)Looking for sports? Denpasar has Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denpasar.
Wellness in Denpasar
(4)Our data lists Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denpasar.
Family in Denpasar
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Denpasar's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Denpasar
(2)Looking for other activities? Denpasar has Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denpasar.
Best time to visit Denpasar
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Getting to Denpasar rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Denpasar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denpasar known for?
- Denpasar is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Indonesia with around 670,210 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Denpasar?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Denpasar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Denpasar?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Denpasar located?
- Administratively, Denpasar sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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