Parepare

Located 155 kilometers north of Makassar, Parepare extends along the southwest coast of Sulawesi with an elevation of 22 meters above sea level.

The city originated from two kingdoms: Suppa in the 14th century and Bacukiki in the 15th century, later becoming a Dutch administrative center.

The name Parepare derives from the King of Gowa's statement 'Bajiki Ni Pare', meaning 'the ports in this region are good' in the local language.

The city encompasses four districts - Bacukiki, Bacukiki Barat, Ujung, and Soreang - with a population reaching 160,309 residents as of mid-2023.

Parepare holds distinction as the birthplace of B.J. Habibie, who served as the third President of Indonesia.

Location: South Sulawesi

Inception: February 17, 1960

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Website: http://www.pareparekota.go.id/

Shares border with: Pinrang, Sidenreng Rappang, Barru

Website: http://pareparekota.go.id

GPS coordinates: -4.01667,119.62361

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44