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Parapat
City in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Overview
Parapat is a small yet lively town in North Sumatra, Indonesia, perched on the edge of Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world. Known for its cool climate, scenic beauty, and as the main gateway to Samosir Island, it attracts travelers seeking relaxation and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Utara
Population
10,000
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.66°, 98.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$495
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
12.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
3467 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
SIW
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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