Jeneponto

Jeneponto is an administrative regency in South Sulawesi that stretches roughly 114 kilometers along the Flores Sea coast. The territory contains coastal plains, middle plateaus, and northern highlands that rise to about 1,400 meters elevation.

This regency emerged from traditional local governance systems and became part of Indonesia's modern administrative structure in South Sulawesi. The transformation took place after independence and created the framework that organizes the territory today.

In the eleven districts of Jeneponto, rice fields shape how people spend their days and what they grow to live. Local markets are where residents gather, sell what they produce, and stay connected with their communities.

Bontosunggu serves as the administrative center where services and governance functions are coordinated for the regency. Visitors can use this town as a reference point to understand and navigate the territory.

The northern district of Rumbia stands out geographically with elevated plateaus rising between 500 and 1,400 meters above sea level. This higher elevation creates noticeably different vegetation and cooler temperatures compared to the lower coastal areas.

Location: South Sulawesi

Capital city: Bontosunggu

Elevation above the sea: 55 m

Shares border with: Takalar, Gowa, Bantaeng

GPS coordinates: -5.63333,119.73333

Latest update: December 22, 2025 15:19