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Palu (Indonesian: Kota Palu), officially known as the City of Palu, is the capital and largest city of Central Sulawesi. Located on the northwestern coast of Sulawesi, the city borders Donggala Regency in the north and west, Parigi Moutong Regency in the east, and Sigi Regency in the south. The city's boundaries cover a land area of 395.06 square kilometers. According to the 2020 Indonesian census, the city has a population of 373,218, making it the the third largest city on the island behind only Makassar and Manado. It is the finance, governance, and education center of the Central Sulawesi as well as one of several major cities in the entire island. The city hosts the province's main port and its biggest airport, as well as the location of majority of the province's public universities.
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Clockwise from the top: Palu seen at night, Palu Nusantara Gong of Peace, Nosarara Nosabatutu Peace Monument, Palontoan flyover, and Floating Mosque of Palu | |
Motto: Maliu Ntuvu | |
Coordinates: 0°53′42″S 119°51′34″E | |
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Government | |
• Mayor | Hadianto Rasyid |
• Vice Mayor | Reny A. Lamadjido |
Area | |
• Total | 395.06 km2 (152.53 sq mi) |
Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) |
Population (2020 Census) | |
• Total | 373,218 |
• Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
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Time zone | UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time) |
Area code | (+62) 451 |
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Website | www |
Located in Palu Bay, the city was initially a small agricultural town until it was chosen as the capital of the newly created province of Central Sulawesi in 1953. Being built on top of the Palu-Koro Fault, the city has been frequently struck by earthquakes. The most notable one happened in 2018, which caused what considered to be the largest soil liquefaction and destroyed much of city's infrastructure, prompting a plan by government to move the city away from being too close to the fault and soil liquefaction area.