Geography of Minahasa Raya
Geography of Minahasa Raya |
| Geographic positions |
Minahasa Manado Bitung |
: 0°25' - 1°58' North latitude and 124°20'
- 125°20 East longitude : 1° - 4° north latitude and 124° - 125° East longitude : 1° - 2° north latitude and 125° - 126° East longitude |
| Area
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Minahasa Manado Bitung |
: 416,780 Ha : 15,726 Ha : 30,400 Ha |
The altitude varies between 0 and 1995 m.
The soil in Minahasa Raya contains phosphoric acid, calcium and magnesium which are suitable for agriculture. The soil consists of Latosol, Red Yellow Podsolic, Alluvial, Regosol, Rendzina and Andosol.
Beyond the cultivated areas, the land primarily consists of protected areas (forested on mountains, mangroves along the beach between Wori and Likupang, nature preserves, and the marine park around Bunaken and Manado Tua).