Bonjol, Sumatra

Bonjol, Sumatra (where the equator crosses) - West Sumatra has three regions passed by equatorial line; there are Kinali located at the bordering of west Sumatra and north Sumatra and Koto Alam located at the border of west Sumatra and Riau. Bonjol equator is the most famous equator in west Sumatra and near the village, you can find the Imam Bonjol Museum completed with souvenir and food stalls. There is a signified monument where the equator crosses the Border Boulevard, 56 km from Bukit Tinggi. The location will become “Equator Park”.

The signified monument
(where the equator crosses)

Another monument erected in the area

Dr Mala smiling away - on the equator

Halmi, Dr Mala and Linda

Halmi with the "supir's" daughter

Not many visitors to this deserted place

No crowds, even a significant area

Buildings and the area not maintained

Vendors an abundance - dealings 'on' the equator

Reasonable prices, but negotiate downward more