West Muna

West Muna is an administrative region occupying the western portion of Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, comprising multiple districts including Sawerigadi, Barangka, and Wadaga. The area includes villages, agricultural lands, and coastal communities spread across varied terrain.

The area has been inhabited for centuries and gradually developed administrative boundaries as the region organized itself. West Muna as a separate administrative unit emerged from these historical processes of territorial organization.

The Muna people shape daily life here through rice farming, fishing, and traditional crafts passed down through families. These practices remain central to how communities organize their time and work.

Getting around the region requires using local roads and water routes that connect the various districts. Plan your movements with flexibility, as transportation networks are adapted to the local geography and seasonal conditions.

The northern parts of the region contain extensive teak forests that serve as habitat for rare wildlife including babirusa pigs and tree-dwelling marsupials. These forested areas remain important refuges for animal species adapted to this specific environment.

Location: Southeast Sulawesi

Founders: Government of Indonesia

Capital city: Sawerigadi

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Muna

GPS coordinates: -4.83333,122.48333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41