Makale, Indonesia

Makale is the capital city of Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The city has about 30,000 inhabitants. It is in the northern part of South Sulawesi and can be reached by bus from Makassar.

History

Makale used to be a place for trading goods and then become one of the biggest cities in Tana Toraja.

Economy

People in Makale mostly work as businessmen. They trade livestock, rice, and pigs. There is a six day cyclic market that has become the main attraction of the city.

Transportation

This city can be reached by bus from Makassar using inter-city transport. It takes around eight hours from Makassar to Makale, Tana Toraja.

Coordinates: 3°06′S 119°51′E / 3.100°S 119.850°E / -3.100; 119.850

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