Latimojong (Indonesian: Gunung Latimojong), also known by its peak name Rantemario, is a mountain located in the
province
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of
South Sulawesi
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,
Sulawesi
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,
Indonesia
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. At , it is the highest mountain on the island,
although some sources state
Mount Rantekombola as the highest point.
Locally, Rantemario is more commonly referred to as Latimojong. Latimojong is also the name of local mountain range and forest area of which Rantemario is the highest peak.
Rantemario can be climbed from the village of Karangan and has eight designated staging points, some of which are suitable for camping and have access to water. The nearest town is Baraka, 8 km off the main highway between Makassar and Tana Toraja.
See also
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List of islands by highest point
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List of peaks by prominence
This is a list of mountain peaks ordered by their topographic prominence.
Terminology
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List of ultras of the Malay Archipelago
References
External links
"Rantemario" on summitpost.org
Rantemario
Landforms of South Sulawesi
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