| Denpasar
Denpasar covers 125,42 square
kilometers of land with an elevation ranging from 12 to 75
meters above sea level , and consisting of 3 kecamatan. The
Kecamatan of East Denpasar, South Denpasar , and West Denpasar.
The population of Denpasar is about 360,000 people. Even thought
the town is relatively busy, especially its crisscrossing
traffic, the atmosphere in this town remains pleasant because
of the relaxed Bali influence. The average temperature in
this town is 28 degrees Celsius, the humidity varies between
60 and 97%
Traffic is heavy and streets
are often jammed during peak season. The four-wheeled bemos
serve the inner city, while the four-wheeled versions serve
the suburban terminals. Fare for a terminal to terminal journey
is Rp 1,000.
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Bemos can also be chartered
for jaunts around town, but it's easier and more economical
to take the Praja (orange, phone 289090), Pan Wirthi (green,
Phone 723366) or Bali Taxi (blue Phone 701111), Kowinu Taxi
(Brown 773030) metered taxis. Fare at flag fall is Rp3,000;
minimum fare for ordering by phone is Rp6,000. Taxi-motorcycles
(ojek) are available. You can hire a dokar (horse cart) for
about Rp.10,000 per km. However, the best way to get around
Denpasar is on foot. The city is relatively small and you'll
want to look in the shops anyway. For tourist services see
Travel Advisory.
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