Central Sulawesi

The mountainous region extends across 61,841 square kilometers, containing deep valleys, gorges, and narrow coastal lowlands bordered by the Celebes Sea and Makassar Strait.

Following Dutch colonial rule and Japanese occupation during World War II, Central Sulawesi became a separate Indonesian province in 1964, with Palu as its capital.

The territory houses twelve indigenous ethnic groups, including Kaili communities, alongside immigrant populations from Java, Bali, and Chinese backgrounds who maintain their traditions.

Transportation networks concentrate along coastal areas, connecting major settlements through rivers and roads, with airports in Palu, Poso, and Luwuk serving regional flights.

Lake Poso sits within the south-central region, surrounded by dense hardwood forests containing valuable species such as teak, ebony, and ironwood trees.

Location: Indonesia

Inception: September 23, 1964

Capital city: Palu

Elevation above the sea: 570 m

Shares border with: Gorontalo, Southeast Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, North Maluku, Banda Sea

Website: http://sulteng.go.id

GPS coordinates: -1.00000,121.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28