Wajo

Wajo Regency, or Kabupaten Wajo, is a regency of South Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. The administrative seat is the town of Sengkang. Located in the interior of the province, Wajo is part of the Bugis cultural region and is predominantly rural and agricultural.

Historically, the area formed part of the Wajo Kingdom, a prominent Bugis polity that played a key role in regional trade and politics from the 14th century until the colonial era. The regency became part of the modern Indonesian state after independence and administrative reforms in the 20th century.

The population is mostly ethnic Bugis, with the Bugis language (Wajo dialect) and Indonesian widely spoken. The majority adhere to Islam. Wajo's cultural life reflects Bugis traditions, including customary ceremonies, markets, and crafts that center on the agricultural economy.

Economically, Wajo is largely agricultural. Main crops include rice and corn, with notable production of palm sugar, cacao, and coffee. Livestock farming and small-scale trading support local livelihoods, while markets in Sengkang and surrounding towns connect producers to broader regional networks.

Administratively, Wajo Regency is subdivided into several districts (kecamatan) and many villages (desa/kelurahan). The regency government is headed by a regent and supported by a local council. The terrain includes low-lying plains and river basins, with a tropical climate that supports year-round farming.