Mamuju (city)

Mamuju is the capital of the Indonesian province of West Sulawesi.

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Coordinates: 2°40′07″S 118°51′44″E / 2.66861°S 118.86222°E / -2.66861; 118.86222
Country Indonesia
RegionSulawesi
Province West Sulawesi
RegencyMamuju Regency
Founded14 July 1540
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total107,864
Time zoneUTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time)
Websitekotamamuju.com

Education

Education in Mamuju extends up to SMA III (Year 12) and people from surrounding areas (especially the area of Kalumpang) travel to Mamuju for schooling. Students must travel to larger towns like Makassar for higher education.

Agriculture

Agriculture in this area includes jackfruit, rambutan, durian, rice, and bananas.

Demographics

Most people in Mamuju are Muslim. There are many mosques. However, some Christians and Buddhists also live here.

Culture

There is a sandeq race every August from Mamuju to Makassar.

Sister cities

Mamuju has two sister cities:

Coordinates: 2°41′S 118°54′E / 2.683°S 118.900°E / -2.683; 118.900