Indonesia
Makassar is a city located in Indonesia, specifically within the province of South Sulawesi. With a population of 1,423,877, it is a significant urban center in the region.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
15.7 km away
Arung Palakka Airport
123.9 km away
Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport
159.7 km away
The city is situated at coordinates -5.14861° latitude and 119.43194° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. At an elevation of 6 meters, Makassar operates within the Asia/Makassar timezone. Nearby cities include Galesong, approximately 20 km away, and Maros, about 22.2 km from the city center.
In terms of population, Makassar ranks #10 among 520 cities in Indonesia. The total urban population of the country is 82,775,740, highlighting the city's significance within the national context.
Makassar is the largest city in South Sulawesi, which has a total of 10 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Palopo, Parepare, Watampone, Galesong, and Sengkang. The city features extensive infrastructure, including 97 hospitals, 679 schools, 114 universities, and 841 restaurants.
In the vicinity of Makassar, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.
Makassar is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Alauddin Islamic State University | — |
| Bosowa University | — |
| Hasanuddin University | — |
| Islamic University Makassar | — |
| Muhammadiyah University of Makassar | — |
| State University of Makassar | — |
| Ujung Pandang State Polytechnics | — |
| Universitas 45 Makassar | — |
| Universitas Cokroaminoto Makassar | — |
| Universitas Dipa Makassar | — |
| Universitas Indonesia Timur | — |
| Universitas Kristen Indonesia Paulus | — |
| Universitas Megarezky | — |
| Universitas Muslim Indonesia | — |
| Universitas Pancasakti Makassar | — |
| Universitas Patria Artha | — |
| Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia | — |
| Universitas Pepabri Makassar | — |
| Universitas Satria Makassar | — |
| Universitas Sawerigading Makassar | — |
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The population of Makassar is 1,423,877.
Makassar is located in the province of South Sulawesi.
The coordinates of Makassar are -5.14861° latitude and 119.43194° longitude.
The elevation of Makassar is 6 meters.
The nearest airport to Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
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