Sawangan, Sulawesi

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Sawangan
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Sawangan
Sawangan (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 1°23′33″N124°57′46″E / 1.39250°N 124.96278°E / 1.39250; 124.96278
Country Indonesia
Region Sulawesi
Province North Sulawesi
Regency North Minahasa Regency
District Airmadidi
Time zone UTC+8 (ICST)
Area code (+62) 431

Sawangan in a village in North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is known for the waruga archaeological park sarcophagi found in the area. [1] Sawangan is located in Airmadidi, North Minahasa Regency province of North Sulawesi. [2] There are also plantations and rice fields. It borders the villages of Airmadidi Down and Rap-Rap.

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References

  1. Waruga North Minahasa (translated to English)
  2. Waruga Sawangan Indonesia Travel

Coordinates: 1°23′33″N124°57′46″E / 1.39250°N 124.96278°E / 1.39250; 124.96278