Waingapu

Waingapu
View of Waingapu, Sumba
Waingapu
Location in Indonesia
Waingapu
Waingapu (Indonesia)
Coordinates: Coordinates: 09°39′S 120°16′E / 9.650°S 120.267°E / -9.650; 120.267
Country Indonesia
Region Lesser Sunda Islands
Province East Nusa Tenggara
Regency East Sumba
Population
  Metro 52,755
Time zone UTC+8 (WITA / UTC)

Waingapu is the largest town on the island of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is the capital town of the Regency of Sumba Timur. The town (a district, plus neighbouring suburbs) had a population of about 52,755 inhabitants.

Transportation

Sumba Timur's Waingapu Airport 'Umbu Mehang Kunda' (IATA: WGP - ICAO: WRRW) is located in Waingapu, and the town is served by ferries from nearby islands.

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