Mount Pangrango is a dormant stratovolcano located in the Sunda Arc of West Java, Indonesia.[1] The mountain formed by a subduction zone on the southern coast of Java facing the Indian Ocean. It is located about 80 km south of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia.

Mount Pangrango
Southeastern side seen from the summit of Mount Gede
Highest point
Elevation	3,019 m (9,905 ft)[1]
Prominence	2,426 m (7,959 ft)[2]
Coordinates	6°46′38″S 106°58′52″E
Geography
Mount Pangrango West Java, Indonesia
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	Unknown
Climbing
Easiest route	Cibodas

It has the height of 3,019 m (9,905 ft).[2] Its peak is called Mandalawangi.[3] The mountain located northwest of Mount Gede in the vicinity of Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park.

Name

The name Pangrango is speculated to be originated from two ancient Sundanese words Pang and Rango which means "That which huffs and puffs" referring to the past volcanic activity of this mountain.[4]

Geography

The Mandalawangi peak of the mountain is a tripoint where the borders of Bogor, Cianjur and Sukabumi Regency meet. It is the second highest mountain in West Java after Mount Cereme. Mount Pangrango ranked 26th of the Ribus of Indonesia[2] with topographic prominence of 2,426 m (7,959 ft). The mountain is clearly seen from Bogor & Sukabumi, while it is slightly obscured by the neighboring Mount Gede if seen from Cianjur. On a very clear day it can be seen from Jakarta.

See also

• Cibodas Botanical Garden

References

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