Central Sulawesi

Central Sulawesi is a province on Sulawesi island in Indonesia, covering a broad area of mountains, river valleys, and narrow coastal strips. The terrain is crossed by several large rivers flowing down from the highlands to the coasts, carving deep gorges along the way.

After Dutch colonial rule and Japanese occupation during World War II, the province was established as a separate administrative unit within Indonesia in 1964. Palu was appointed as its capital and grew into an important administrative center.

In the capital Palu and surrounding areas, many artisans still weave traditional textiles and carve wooden objects by hand. The Kaili people maintain old rituals and use certain sites for ceremonies that visitors sometimes witness during local celebrations.

Coastal roads connect the larger towns and provide access to the main areas of the province. Airports in Palu, Poso, and Luwuk allow arrivals from other Indonesian regions and make travel within the wide region easier.

Lake Poso sits in the southern part of the province and is surrounded by large forests where tropical tree species grow. The forested areas around the lake are home to species such as teak and ebony, which are used economically in the region.

Location: Indonesia

Inception: September 23, 1964

Capital city: Palu

Elevation above the sea: 570 m

Reference: ST-33

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: December 15, 2025 02:30