West Sulawesi

West Sulawesi extends across 17,152 square kilometers on the western side of Sulawesi island, bordered by the Makassar Strait and Pacific Ocean.

The province emerged as an independent administrative division in 2004 when five regencies separated from South Sulawesi through the implementation of Act Number 26.

The population of 1.4 million inhabitants includes the Mandar people, who make up 45 percent of residents, alongside Buginese, Mamasa, and Kalumpang communities.

The regional capital Mamuju serves as the administrative center, connecting the six regencies through a network of coastal and mountain roads.

Researchers discovered prehistoric art dating back 44,000 years in the limestone cave of Leang Bulu Sipong 4, depicting early hunting practices.

Location: Indonesia

Inception: 2004

Capital city: Mamuju

Elevation above the sea: 121 m

Shares border with: Central Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, East Kalimantan

Website: http://sulbar.com

GPS coordinates: -2.68333,118.90000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:52