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 2025 was 375,829. 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.
Getting to Kendari
- 01Haluoleo Airport
Has direct flights to and from Makassar, Jakarta, Surabaya, and nearby smaller airports in Southeast Sulawesi and Southern Sulawesi.
Getting around Kendari the local way
- Go nextTake either a flight from Kendari to Wangi-Wangi, or take a ferry from the Wanci port in Kendari.
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