Masohi
| Masohi | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Masohi Location in Seram Island | |
| Coordinates: 3°17′56″S 128°57′58″E / 3.29889°S 128.96611°ECoordinates: 3°17′56″S 128°57′58″E / 3.29889°S 128.96611°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Maluku |
| Regency | Central Maluku |
| Time zone | WIT (UTC+9) |
Masohi is a coastal town on the Indonesian island of Seram. It is the capital of the Central Maluku Regency (Kebupaten Maluku Tengah). It was the site of a detention camp for political prisoners in the 1970s. The headquarters of Manusela National Park is located in Masohi.
Christian-Muslim violence
The Maluku sectarian conflict impacted Masohi at the end of 1999 and in early 2000. A fresh outbreak of violence occurred in 2008 in Masohi over alleged blasphemy by a teacher. Dozens of houses were burnt, as well as a church and a village hall. Five injuries were reported.
Transportation
- Roads run east and west along the coast from Masohi. Another road goes over the mountains to Wahai on the north coast.
- An airport exists here, linking Masohi with Ambon and Banda.
- The sea port serves boats arriving from Ambon, Saparua and other parts of the Moluccas.
Around Masohi
Points of interest include the cave Goa Akohi (near Tamilouw village) and a small lake, Ihu Allah.
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