Mamuju (city)

Mamuju
Provincial capital
Landscape of Mamuju City
Mamuju
Location in Sulawesi and Indonesia
Mamuju
Mamuju (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 2°40′07″S 118°51′44″E / 2.66861°S 118.86222°E / -2.66861; 118.86222
Country  Indonesia
Region Sulawesi
Province  West Sulawesi
Regency Mamuju Regency
Founded 14 July 1540
Elevation 390 m (1,280 ft)
Population (2010)
 • Total 107,864
Time zone UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time)
Area code (+62) 426
Website kotamamuju.com

Mamuju is the capital of the Indonesian province of West Sulawesi. The city was formerly part of South Sulawesi province.

Education

Education in Mamuju extends up to SMA III (Year 12) and people from surrounding areas (especially the area of Kalumpang) will travel to Mamuju to further their education. For students that wish to pursue a tertiary education must travel to larger towns like Makassar.

Agriculture

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

Demographics

Like many places in West Sulawesi, Mamuju is a predominantly Muslim city, with many mosques. However, Christianity has established a presence with several churches in this town, in addition to a small contingent of Buddhists.

Culture

An annual sandeq race takes place every August from Mamuju to Makassar.

Twin towns – sister cities

Mamuju is twinned with:

References

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


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