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Where is Makassar





Makassar Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Makassar, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
RegionSouthwestern Sulawesi (Makassar Strait coast)
City StatusCity (Kota)
Established9 November 1607 (traditional founding date)
CoordinatesApproximately 5.1477° S, 119.4327° E
Total Area~199 sq km
Land Area~175 sq km
Water Area~24 sq km
Population (2020)~1,423,000+
Population RankLargest city in Eastern Indonesia
Major DistrictsMakassar, Mariso, Mamajang, Rappocini, Tamalate, Panakkukang, Biringkanaya, Tamalanrea, Ujung Pandang, Wajo, Bontoala, Ujung Tanah, Tallo, Manggala, Kepulauan Sangkarrang
Main IndustriesShipping, Trade, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Education
Major AirportSultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Time ZoneCentral Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+08:00)
Known ForFort Rotterdam, Losari Beach, major port city, Bugis-Makassar culture
Websitehttps://makassarkota.go.id


Top Attractions in Makassar in Indonesia

  • Fort Rotterdam – well-preserved 17th-century Dutch fort and cultural landmark
  • Losari Beach – iconic waterfront promenade famous for sunset views
  • Trans Studio Makassar – one of Indonesia’s largest indoor theme parks
  • Pantai Akkarena – scenic beach destination popular for relaxation and water activities
  • Somba Opu Shopping Street – vibrant street known for souvenirs and local crafts
  • Samalona Island – nearby tropical island ideal for snorkeling and day trips
  • Rammang-Rammang Karst Village – stunning limestone karst landscape with river tours
  • Paotere Harbor – traditional harbor where colorful wooden phinisi ships dock
  • Masjid Amirul Mukminin – floating mosque located along the Losari waterfront
  • Bantimurung National Park – natural park known for waterfalls and butterfly conservation


Distance from Makassar to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Makassar to Jakarta – 1,600 km (994 miles)
  • Makassar to Surabaya – 800 km (497 miles)
  • Makassar to Denpasar – 1,000 km (621 miles)
  • Makassar to Manado – 1,300 km (808 miles)
  • Makassar to Palu – 650 km (404 miles)
  • Makassar to Kendari – 550 km (342 miles)
  • Makassar to Balikpapan – 650 km (404 miles)
  • Makassar to Banjarmasin – 900 km (559 miles)
  • Makassar to Jayapura – 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
  • Makassar to Ambon – 1,050 km (652 miles)
  • Makassar to Kupang – 1,050 km (652 miles)
  • Makassar to Bandung – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)