
Sorong Travel Guide
Indonesia
Sorong is a city of 125,535 people in Indonesia, on the western side of New Guinea. It is served by Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ), the main airport for travellers arriving by air.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Sorong. For coastal outings, you will need to look beyond the immediate area rather than expect a choice of nearby city beaches.
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Weather in Sorong
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Pays in IDR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +62
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Indonesia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas and for good service.
Best time to visit Sorong
Jan
30°29Feb
30°22Mar
30°26Apr
30°28May
30°27Jun
29°30Jul
29°25Aug
30°28Sep
30°27Oct
30°25Nov
31°28Dec
30°28Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Sorong
Gereja GPDI Kanaan Sorong
christian place of worship
2.4 km
GPdI Jemaat Hosana
pentecostal place of worship
3.5 km
Inul Vizta KTV Sorong
karaoke venue
0.9 km
Masjid At-Taubah
muslim place of worship
4.8 km
Bank Papua Cabang Sorong
auditorium
2.6 km
Masjid Raya Al Akbar
muslim place of worship
3 km
Gedung Gereja Gbi Bukit Sion
music venue
4.3 km
Cinema XXI Sorong
drive in theater
2.3 km
Getting there
Domine Eduard Osok Airport · 4.2 km
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