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Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

This geographic profile details the 3,568 square kilometer expanse of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park across the Sumatra regions of Bengkulu, Lampung, and South Sumatra. Data includes recorded elevation ranges peaking at 1,964 meters, alongside mapped volcanic formations, river systems, and mountainous forest terrain that define this protected landscape.

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A vast tropical rainforest corridor protecting Sumatra's most endangered megafauna

Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is a vast protected area spanning the southern reaches of the Bukit Barisan mountain range in Sumatra, Indonesia. Encompassing approximately 3,568 square kilometers, the park stretches across three provinces: Lampung, Bengkulu, and South Sumatra, forming a long narrow corridor of tropical rainforest that runs roughly 350 kilometers along the spine of the island. Established as a national park in 1982, this area represents one of the last remaining blocks of lowland and montane tropical forest in Southeast Asia. The park forms a critical component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, together with Gunung Leuser and Kerinci Seblat national parks. Its extensive wilderness supports remarkable biodiversity, including populations of Sumatran elephants, tigers, and rhinoceroses that represent significant proportions of the globally remaining individuals of these critically endangered species.

Location
Indonesia
Park type
National park
Established
1982
Area
3,568 km²
Highest point
1,964 m
Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park protected area
Location overview

Regional spread across Sumatra, Lampung, Bengkulu, and South Sumatra

Geographic Location of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park spans recorded locations across Indonesia and American Samoa. Regional records track its alignment across Sumatra, Lampung, Bengkulu, and South Sumatra.
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Bengkulu, Lampung, South Sumatra, Sumatra
Primary location
Sumatra
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Mapping the geographic footprint and 3,568 square kilometer area extent

Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits

Interactive boundary mapping provides essential spatial context for Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Regional datasets detail estimated measurements including total area, geographic spans, and center points.
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Boundary area
3,156.5 km²
Boundary perimeter
835.8 km
Northernmost point
4.5514° S
Southernmost point
5.9432° S
Easternmost point
104.7328° E
Westernmost point
103.4017° E
Geographic centre
5.1964° S, 104.1044° E
North–south span
153.9 km
East–west span
147.6 km
Taman Nasional Bukit Barisan Selatan
Elevation and terrain

Mountain relief summary and recorded natural features

Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park Terrain and Elevation Range

Explore the elevation summary and mountainous terrain profile for Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Recorded natural feature cards detail names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships within the boundary.
Minimum elevation
0 m
Maximum elevation
1,964 m
Highest point
1,964 m

Selected named natural features

Rivers

Way Labuhan Balak

Ridges

Kawah Nirwana

Streams

Way Antatai

Volcanoes

Sekincau Belirang

1,719 m

Straits

Sunda Strait

Lakes

Danau minyak

Environmental setting

Tropical forest cover, mountain relief, and habitat classifications

Environmental Setting and Classification of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

Recorded mountain relief, tropical climate zones, and dominant forest cover provide complementary perspectives on the physical setting of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Stored classifications link directly to relevant atlas destinations to trace broader regional patterns.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Tropical
Water
Minor water
Forest cover
Dense forest cover
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains · Forest · Rivers

Habitat types

Tropical forest · Montane forest · Coastal habitat · Riverine habitat

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Area
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Established
1992
IUCN
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Visitors
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Explore the geography and protected landscape of this Indonesian national park.

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Established
1989
IUCN
II
Visitors
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Explore its mapped geography and regional atlas context.

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Area
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Established
1999
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Explore the coral reefs and island geography of this unique national park.

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Area
1,074.89 km²
Established
1982
IUCN
II
Visitors
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Explore the park's national park designation and regional terrain.

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Explore mapped boundaries and natural landscape context.

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Area
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Established
1980
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Tropical
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Explore its mapped terrain and vital water catchment geography.

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Area
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Established
2000
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Relief
Lowland
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Continue Exploring Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park's Geographic Context

Delve deeper into the mapped landscape and protected area distribution of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Understanding its location within Sumatra provides essential context for appreciating its role as a vital natural corridor and a significant component of regional Indonesian geography, supporting broader atlas-based discovery.