| Gandang Dewata National Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Sulawesi | |
| Location | Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Nearest city | Mamasa |
| Coordinates | 2°56′58″S 119°27′03″E / 2.949487°S 119.450912°E-2.960459, |
| Area | 79,342 hectares (793.42 km2) |
| Established | 2016 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forestry |
Gandang Dewata National Park is located at Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Mount Gandang Dewata (3304 meters)[1] is one of the highest mountains located in the western part of Sulawesi (Quarlesi mountains) and the second highest mountain in Sulawesi after Mount Latimojong (3140 meters) located in Enrekang district. Mount Gandang Dewata is in the district of Mamasa bordering Mamuju regency which has a height of 3074 meters from the sea surface. The mountain range covers an area of 214,201 hectares, This mountain is considered sacred by the local community.
LIPI research in 2013 shows that Gandang Dewata is a habitat for a number of endemic bird species, and even found a number of new species that need to be maintained.[2] In an effort to protect the area with a high degree of diversity, authenticity and uniqueness the Ministry of Environment and Forestry declared ( number 773 / MENLHK / SETJEN / PLA.2 / 10/2016 on 3 October 2016) 189.208,17 hectares of the mountain as 53rd national park of Indonesia in 2016.[3]
- ^ "Lemas dan Kedinginan, 5 Pendaki Asal Bandung Dievakuasi dari Gunung Gandang Dewata". Kompas. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "LIPI akan Eksplorasi Kekayaan Hayati Gunung Gandang Dewata". Detik. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Gunung Gandang Dewata Ditetapkan Jadi Taman Nasional". 8 April 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.