Kendari
Capital and largest city of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Kendari is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Southeast Sulawesi. It had a population of 289,966 at the 2010 Census and 345,107 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the province, and the fourth most on Sulawesi. The official estimate as at mid 2023 was 351,085 - comprising 176,279 males and 174,806 females. The city covers an area of 270.14 square kilometers (104.30 sq mi), or about 0.7 percent of Southeast Sulawesi's land area. Located on Kendari Bay, it continues to be an important trade center, with the province's main port and airport. It is the economic and educational center of the province, home to various universities and colleges. Kendari has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) in Sulawesi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 331,013
- Coordinates
- -3.978, 122.515
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Kendari
Kendari sits in Indonesia and reads as a large city. The headcount is close to 331,013. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nightlife and water sports.
Things to do in Kendari
Nightlife in Kendari
(1)Nightlife lovers get Festival. All of it is drawn from Kendari's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Kendari
(1)Water Sports lovers get Snorkeling. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kendari. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Kendari is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Kendari that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kendari known for?
- Kendari is mainly a destination for nightlife and water sports, set in Indonesia with around 331,013 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kendari?
- You can plan around Festival and Snorkeling in Kendari. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Kendari located?
- Administratively, Kendari sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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