Mount Singgalang (Gunung Singgalang in Indonesian) is a volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, about 10 km to the southwest of the town of Bukittinggi. Its elevation is 2,877 m (9,439 ft). It is a twin volcano with Mount Tandikat, which is located to the south-south-west of Singgalang. However, only Tandikat has had historical volcanic activity. Bukittinggi and the smaller town of Padang Panjang are located towards the east of the mountain.
| Singgalang | |
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 Singgalang in 2017 view from Bukittinggi city | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,877 m (9,439 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra Ribu |
| Coordinates | 0°23′24″S 100°19′51″E / 0.39000°S 100.33083°E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Parent range | Barisan Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
There are two lakes at the summit named Dewi (Goddess) and Kumbang (Beetle).[1]
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