North Luwu

North Luwu is a regency in South Sulawesi with a landscape of mountains and valleys spread across multiple districts, with Masamba serving as its administrative center. The terrain varies from flat to elevated areas, creating distinct geographic zones throughout the region.

The regency was formed in 1999 when the northern portion of the original Luwu region became independent during Indonesia's wave of decentralization and local autonomy. This separation reflected a broader movement toward empowering regional governments across the country.

The region maintains local traditions through community gatherings, while the population of 333,127 residents includes both urban and rural communities across 173 settlements.

The dry season offers the best conditions for travel, as roads and routes are in better condition and easier to navigate. Main roads connect the different districts, making it possible to move around the entire area.

The administrative structure includes 7 urban kelurahan and 166 rural desa, with an average elevation of 41 meters above sea level.

Location: South Sulawesi

Capital city: Masamba

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: East Luwu, Luwu, North Toraja, Mamuju, Central Mamuju, Sigi, Poso

GPS coordinates: -2.60000,120.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07