Mamuju (city)
Mamuju | |
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 Landscape of Mamuju | |
| Coordinates: 2°40′07″S 118°51′44″E / 2.66861°S 118.86222°E | |
| 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.
Education[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
Agriculture in this area includes jackfruit, rambutan, durian, rice, and bananas.
Demographics[change | change source]
Most people in Mamuju are Muslim. There are many mosques. However, some Christians and Buddhists also live here.
Culture[change | change source]
There is a sandeq race every August from Mamuju to Makassar.
Sister cities[change | change source]
Mamuju has two sister cities:
Gorontalo City, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
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Regencies and cities of West Sulawesi | ||
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Capital: Mamuju | ||
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