East Luwu

East Luwu Regency extends over 7,502 square kilometers of land, encompassing mountains, lakes, and coastal areas near the Bay of Usu in Indonesia.

The regency emerged through administrative reorganization on February 25, 2003, when it separated from the northern districts of North Luwu Regency.

Indigenous communities across East Luwu maintain traditional practices while integrating elements of modern Indonesian society through local ceremonies and customs.

The town of Malili functions as the administrative center for East Luwu, coordinating government services and economic activities for 128 villages across eleven districts.

Lake Towuti and Lake Matana within East Luwu form part of the Malili Lake system, with Matana reaching depths of 590 meters beneath the surface.

Location: South Sulawesi

Capital city: Malili

Elevation above the sea: 126 m

Website: http://www.luwutimurkab.go.id/

Shares border with: North Luwu, Poso, North Morowali, Morowali, Konawe, North Kolaka

Website: http://luwutimurkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -2.60000,121.13300

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:19