Bombana Regency

Bombana Regency is an administrative regency in Southeast Sulawesi that covers the southeastern peninsula and the offshore island of Kabaena. The territory includes rural villages scattered across coastal and island areas with varying elevations throughout the landscape.

The regency was officially established on December 18, 2003, when it became independent from Buton Regency. This separation created a distinct administrative area for the communities in the peninsula and surrounding islands.

Several ethnic groups including Tolaki, Butonese, and Muna people live throughout the regency and continue to practice their traditional customs in daily life. You can observe these traditions reflected in local crafts, ceremonies, and the way communities organize themselves.

Moving around the regency depends mainly on ferries and small boats since there are no direct roads connecting it to other parts of Sulawesi. Visitors should plan for longer travel times and view local boat terminals as key transportation hubs.

The regency is divided into 22 districts, many of which are island communities connected primarily by boat routes. This island-based structure shapes daily life and makes the area a fascinating example of how scattered communities maintain cohesion across water.

Location: Southeast Sulawesi

Capital city: Rumbia

Elevation above the sea: 170 m

Shares border with: Central Buton Regency, Kolaka Regency, South Konawe Regency, East Kolaka Regency

GPS coordinates: -4.62556,121.81639

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25