Kendari
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 2022 was 356,747 - comprising 179,507 males and 177,240 females. The city covers an area of 270.18 square kilometers (104.32 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.
Kendari | |
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Location within Southeast Sulawesi | |
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| Coordinates: 3.9907°S 122.5086°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Sulawesi |
| Province | Southeast Sulawesi |
| Incorporated | 1 July 1978 |
| City Status | 3 August 1995 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Muhammad Yusup (acting) |
| • Vice Mayor | Vacant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 270.18 km2 (104.32 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
| • Total | 356,747 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 401 |
| HDI (2022) | 0.845 (Very high) |
| Website | kendarikota.go.id |
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