Mamuju

Mamuju is the capital city of West Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. It serves as the administrative center of the province and the seat of Mamuju Municipality.

The city is located on the western coast of Sulawesi Island, where it functions as a regional hub for government, commerce, and services. The surrounding region is largely rural, with agriculture and fishing as important livelihoods.

West Sulawesi Province was established in 2004, and Mamuju was designated as its capital. The city hosts provincial government offices and serves as the political and administrative heart of the area.

The economy centers on government administration, trade, agriculture (rice, coconuts, and palm products), and fishing. The city supports a range of services and small-scale industries that underpin the surrounding communities.

The population is multiethnic, with Indonesian speakers alongside local languages such as Mandar. The city’s culture reflects its coastal and inland communities, and markets, festivals, and traditional crafts are part of daily life.

Mamuju has transportation links that include an airport serving domestic flights and a small coastal port. The city functions as a regional service center, connecting West Sulawesi to the broader Indonesian economy and influencing economic activity in the surrounding districts.

In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sulawesi, with Mamuju among the affected areas, causing casualties and extensive damage and prompting relief and reconstruction efforts.