Para
Regency in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Sabu Raijua Regency is one of the regencies in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This regency has a land area of 459.58 km2 which includes two main islands in the Sawu Sea, namely Sabu Island and Raijua Island, plus uninhabited Rai Dana Island. Sabu Island is the largest and is the center of government with its capital in West Sabu district, while Raijua Island is smaller and located to the west of Sabu Island. The regency was established by Indonesia's Minister of Home Affairs, Mardiyanto, on 29 October 2008, when it was partitioned from Kupang Regency. The population was 72,960 at the 2010 census, and 89,327 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 96,259.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 91,194
- Coordinates
- -10.597, 121.730
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 210 m
Overview of Para
Para is a mid-sized city in Indonesia. Some 91,194 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect adventure, family and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Para
Adventure in Para
(1)Para's adventure entries include Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Para's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Para
(1)Para's family entries include Aquariums. Everything listed here comes from what Para is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Para
(1)On the water sports side, Para offers Jet Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Para. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Para
(1)Wellness in Para covers Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Para's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Para
Winter-sports plans point to June to August.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Indonesia; once there, walking covers most of Para. The local time zone is Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Para that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Para known for?
- Para is mainly a destination for adventure, family and water sports, set in Indonesia with around 91,194 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Para?
- You can plan around Treasure Hunts, Aquariums, Jet Skiing and Ranches in Para. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Para?
- Winter-sports plans point to June to August.
- Where is Para located?
- Administratively, Para sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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