| Kepulauan Togean National Park | |
|---|---|
  Kepulauan Togean NP | |
| Location | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 0°21′S121°59′E / 0.350°S 121.983°E |
| Area | 3,626 km² |
| Established | 2004 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Forestry |
Kepulauan Togean National Park is a largely marine national park, including the Togian Islands, near Sulawesi island of Indonesia. [1]
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