Wajo, Administrative regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Wajo Regency spans across 2,506 square kilometers of land in South Sulawesi, containing fourteen districts and its capital city Sengkang at 28 meters elevation.
The territory evolved from the Kingdom of Wajoq, transforming into an Indonesian regency in 1959 while maintaining strong connections to its traditional governing principles.
The regency follows the principle of 'Maradeka Towadjoe Ade'na Napopuang', reflecting the local commitment to governance through traditional customs and values.
The region consists of 142 rural villages and 48 urban districts, providing administrative services to a population of 405,137 residents as of mid-2023.
Wajo experienced substantial flooding in July 2021, with water levels reaching 100 centimeters and affecting 455 hectares of rice fields and 50 hectares of plantations.
Location: South Sulawesi
Capital city: Sengkang
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Shares border with: Luwu, Sidenreng Rappang, Soppeng, Bone
GPS coordinates: -4.12639,120.03194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:09
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