Makassar
Capital and largest city of South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung. The city is located on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,338,663
- Coordinates
- -5.149, 119.432
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Makassar
Makassar is the kind of big-city destination you find in Indonesia. Records put its population near 1,338,663. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Makassar
Nature in Makassar
(13)The nature shortlist for Makassar: Caves, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Everything listed here comes from what Makassar is actually tagged with. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Culture in Makassar
(12)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Churches and Docks as culture options here. The category holds 12 entries in our dataset. The list follows Makassar's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Makassar
(8)Looking for water sports? Makassar has Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Makassar.
Adventure in Makassar
(6)For adventure, expect Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Makassar.
Sports in Makassar
(3)The sports shortlist for Makassar: Biking, Running and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Makassar is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Makassar
(2)Family in Makassar covers Aquariums and Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Makassar's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Makassar
(1)Looking for nightlife? Makassar has Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Makassar.
Shopping in Makassar
(1)Looking for shopping? Makassar has Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Makassar's own activity tags.
More to do in Makassar
(1)The other activities shortlist for Makassar: Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Makassar is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Makassar
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Makassar stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Makassar is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Makassar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makassar known for?
- Makassar, in Indonesia, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,338,663 residents.
- What can you do in Makassar?
- Recorded activities in Makassar include Caves, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Makassar?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Makassar stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Makassar located?
- Makassar is located in Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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