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 2023 was 351,085 - comprising 176,279 males and 174,806 females. The city covers an area of 270.14 square kilometers (104.30 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
City
Kendari at night
MTQ Unity Monument
Kendari Bay Bridge
Kendari at night
Location within Southeast Sulawesi
OpenStreetMap
Kendari
Location in Sulawesi and Indonesia
Kendari
Kendari (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 3.9907°S 122.5086°E / -3.9907; 122.5086
Country Indonesia
RegionSulawesi
Province Southeast Sulawesi
Incorporated1 July 1978
City Status3 August 1995
Government
  MayorMuhammad Yusup (acting)
  Vice MayorVacant
Area
  Total270.14 km2 (104.30 sq mi)
Population
 ()
  Total351,085
Time zoneUTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time)
Area code(+62) 401
HDI (2022) 0.845 (Very high)
Websitekendarikota.go.id
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