Makassar, Commercial port in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Makassar extends along the southwestern peninsula of Sulawesi, featuring a tropical climate with temperatures ranging between 20 and 32 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Portuguese sailors established the first European settlement in Makassar during 1511, discovering an active trading port connecting merchants from various Asian regions.
The population includes different ethnic groups such as Makassar, Bugis, Toraja, and Mandar, each maintaining their specific customs and traditional ceremonies.
The city center contains fifteen administrative districts, with modern facilities including Hasanuddin University, multiple shopping centers, and an international airport.
Fort Rotterdam, a 16th-century Dutch structure built in traditional Gowa architectural style, stands as a testament to the city's maritime trading history.
Location: South Sulawesi
Inception: November 9, 1607
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: http://www.makassarkota.go.id
Shares border with: Maros, Gowa, Takalar
Website: http://makassarkota.go.id
GPS coordinates: -5.13306,119.41361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
Fort Rotterdam
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Trans Studio Makassar
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Great Mosque of Makassar
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