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Tongging
City in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Overview
Tongging is a peaceful lakeside town on the northern shore of Lake Toba, famed for its spectacular natural beauty and the towering Sipiso-Piso Waterfall. With a relaxed atmosphere, it offers access to hiking trails, traditional Batak culture, and breathtaking panoramic vistas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Utara
Population
16,000
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.90°, 98.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$335
Local Cost
$167
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2710 mm
Internet Speed
139 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 64/100.
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