Palu, Provincial capital in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Palu City stands at an elevation of 118 meters along Palu Bay, covering an area of 395 square kilometers with eight administrative districts.
The Portuguese established trading connections in the late 16th century, followed by Dutch colonization through agreements with local kingdoms in the 19th century.
The name Palu derives from either 'topalu'e' meaning raised land or refers to a local bamboo species called volo in indigenous traditions.
The city contains Pantoloan Port and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, serving as the main transportation hub for Central Sulawesi province.
The Palu-Koro fault line beneath the city creates frequent seismic activity, leading to considerations about relocating the entire urban center.
Location: Central Sulawesi
Inception: September 27, 1978
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
Shares border with: Parigi Moutong, Sigi, Donggala
Website: http://palukota.go.id
GPS coordinates: -0.89578,119.86800
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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Buntu Rantemario
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