Facts about Makassar, Indonesia
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | South Sulawesi |
| Region | Southwestern Sulawesi (Makassar Strait coast) |
| City Status | City (Kota) |
| Established | 9 November 1607 (traditional founding date) |
| Coordinates | Approximately 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 Rank | Largest city in Eastern Indonesia |
| Major Districts | Makassar, Mariso, Mamajang, Rappocini, Tamalate, Panakkukang, Biringkanaya, Tamalanrea, Ujung Pandang, Wajo, Bontoala, Ujung Tanah, Tallo, Manggala, Kepulauan Sangkarrang |
| Main Industries | Shipping, Trade, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Education |
| Major Airport | Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) |
| Time Zone | Central Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+08:00) |
| Known For | Fort Rotterdam, Losari Beach, major port city, Bugis-Makassar culture |
| Website | https://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)

