Central Sulawesi
Encyclopedia
Central Sulawesi is a province
of Indonesia
located in the centre of Sulawesi
. It was established on 13 April 1964.
Central Sulawesi has an area of 61841.29 km² (23,877 sq mi) and is surrounded by Gorontalo
in the north, South Sulawesi
and South East Sulawesi
in the south, Maluku
in the east, and the Makassar Strait
in the west.
is the province's capital. Major cities are: Ampana, Banggai
, Bungku, Buol
, Donggala, Kolonodale, Luwuk
, Parigi
, Poso
, Toli-toli
Average annual population growth between 1990 and 2000: 2.57%, 2000 to 2010: 1.94%
for the near future. The seaweed farming types is glaciria.
In 2010, Central Sulawesi province produced nearly 800,000 tons of seaweed.
was established.
s in the area of the Lore Lindu National Park, of which about 30 represent human forms. They vary in size from a few centimetres to ca.4.5 metres (14.8 ft). The original purpose of the megaliths is unknown. Other megaliths are in form of large pots (Kalamba) and stone plates (Tutu'na). Various archaeological studies have dated the carvings from between 3000 BC to 1300 AD.
, Malaysia, Romania
, Czech
, Bulgaria
, France
, Russia
and the Philippines
.
Provinces of Indonesia
The province is the highest tier of local government subnational entity in Indonesia. Each province has its own local government, headed by a governor, and has its own legislative body...
of Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
located in the centre of Sulawesi
Sulawesi
Sulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to...
. It was established on 13 April 1964.
Central Sulawesi has an area of 61841.29 km² (23,877 sq mi) and is surrounded by Gorontalo
Gorontalo (province)
Gorontalo is a province of Indonesia on the northern part of Sulawesi. The province was established in December 2000 after being split from North Sulawesi province...
in the north, South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia, located on the western southern peninsula of Sulawesi Island. The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi province to the north, South East Sulawesi province to the east and West Sulawesi province to the west...
and South East Sulawesi
South East Sulawesi
South East Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia on the island of Sulawesi. The capital of the province is Kendari, on the east coast of the peninsula....
in the south, Maluku
Maluku Islands
The Maluku Islands are an archipelago that is part of Indonesia, and part of the larger Maritime Southeast Asia region. Tectonically they are located on the Halmahera Plate within the Molucca Sea Collision Zone...
in the east, and the Makassar Strait
Makassar Strait
Makassar Strait is a strait between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia. To the north it joins the Celebes Sea, while to the south it meets the Java Sea.The Mahakam River of Borneo empties into the strait....
in the west.
Regencies
The Central Sulawesi province is divided into several regencies and one municipality:- BanggaiBanggaiBanggai Archipelago is a group of islands, which is located at the far eastern end of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It makes up a newly established regency after splitting out of Luwuk. It is surrounded by the Banda Sea's Gulf of Tolo , and the Molucca Sea...
- Banggai IslandBanggai IslandBanggai Island is the second largest of the Banggai Islands, an archipelago located at the far eastern end of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The largest island is Peleng, smaller islands of the group are Bowokan, Labobo, Kebongan, Kotudan, Tropettenando, Timpau, Salue Besar, Salue Kecil, Masepe, and...
- Buol Regency
- Donggala RegencyDonggala RegencyDonggala is a regency in Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia.The capital of Donggala is Banawa, located 34km north of Palu which is a 30-minute drive from Palu the capital of the province, with Habir Ponulele as the major of regency...
- Morowali RegencyMorowali RegencyMorowali Regency is a regency of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Bungku....
- Parigi Moutong
- Poso RegencyPoso RegencyPoso Regency is a regency of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Poso....
- Tojo Una-Una RegencyTojo Una-Una RegencyTojo Una-Una Regency is a regency of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Ampana....
- Toli-Toli RegencyToli-Toli RegencyToli-Toli Regency is a regency of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Toli-Toli....
- Sigi RegencySigi RegencySigi Regency is a regency of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The principal town lies at Sigi Biromaru....
- PaluPaluPalu is a chartered city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, located 1,650 km northeast of Jakarta, at . It is the capital of the province of Central Sulawesi. The city sits on the mouth of Palu River, at the head of a long, narrow bay. Because of its sheltered position between mountain...
(municipality)
Cities
PaluPalu
Palu is a chartered city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, located 1,650 km northeast of Jakarta, at . It is the capital of the province of Central Sulawesi. The city sits on the mouth of Palu River, at the head of a long, narrow bay. Because of its sheltered position between mountain...
is the province's capital. Major cities are: Ampana, Banggai
Banggai
Banggai Archipelago is a group of islands, which is located at the far eastern end of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It makes up a newly established regency after splitting out of Luwuk. It is surrounded by the Banda Sea's Gulf of Tolo , and the Molucca Sea...
, Bungku, Buol
Buol (city)
Buol is a city and capital of the Regency of Buol, in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia....
, Donggala, Kolonodale, Luwuk
Luwuk
Luwuk is the capital of Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 101.43 km². There used to be an oil industry in the region. It has a total population of 54.089 in the town.The universities in Luwuk are UNTIKA and UNISMUH....
, Parigi
Parigi
Parigi is a village and a mandal in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Parigi mandal is as follows:* Total Population: 52,852 in 11,187 Households...
, Poso
Poso
Poso is the main port and transportation hub for the northeastern coast of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its geographical location is .Poso is one of ten regencies in Central Sulawesi Province, located exactly in the middle of the province on the shore of the gulf of Tomini, right in the central...
, Toli-toli
Demographics
Sulawesi Tengah recorded some 2,633,420 people in the decennial 2010 census, of which 1,349,225 are male. It grew 1.94% annually from the last census.Population
| Year | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,711,327 | 25 |
| 1995 | 1,938,071 | 28 |
| 2000 | 2,218,435 | 35 |
| 2010 | 2,633,420 | 39 |
Average annual population growth between 1990 and 2000: 2.57%, 2000 to 2010: 1.94%
Economy
Morowali district, Central Sulawesi province is projected to be the biggest seaweed producer in IndonesiaIndonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
for the near future. The seaweed farming types is glaciria.
In 2010, Central Sulawesi province produced nearly 800,000 tons of seaweed.
Natural environment
In the highlands several kilometres south of Palu, the Lore Lindu National ParkLore Lindu National Park
Lore Lindu National Park is a forested protected area on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, in the province of Central Sulawesi. The area of the national park is 2,180 km² covering both lowland and montane forests. It provides habitat to numerous rare species, including 77 bird species...
was established.
History
There are over 400 granite megalithMegalith
A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Megalithic describes structures made of such large stones, utilizing an interlocking system without the use of mortar or cement.The word 'megalith' comes from the Ancient...
s in the area of the Lore Lindu National Park, of which about 30 represent human forms. They vary in size from a few centimetres to ca.4.5 metres (14.8 ft). The original purpose of the megaliths is unknown. Other megaliths are in form of large pots (Kalamba) and stone plates (Tutu'na). Various archaeological studies have dated the carvings from between 3000 BC to 1300 AD.
Paragliding Open Tournament
On June 18-25, 2011 Central Sulawesi province will conduct an 'Indonesia Open' Paragliding Tournament which 8 foreign countries will participate, they are Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, Malaysia, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, Czech
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.