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Makassar

City in Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia

Overview

Makassar, the gateway to eastern Indonesia, is famed for its lively port city life, rich history, and stunning sea views. As Sulawesi's largest city, it blends multicultural heritage, busy commerce, and delicious local cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Indonesia

Province

Sulawesi Selatan

Population

1,338,663

Time Zone

Asia/Jakarta

Coordinates

-5.15°, 119.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$727

Local Cost

$300

Local Income

$220

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.4°C

Summer Avg

26.9°C

Winter Avg

27.1°C

Record High

34.3°C

Record Low

21.8°C

Humidity

78%

Precipitation

1764 mm

Internet Speed

48 Mbps

Upload

29 Mbps

Latency

14 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

UPG

Distance

16 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

157 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Antang Antang is a mostly residential area with several industrial facilities nearby. The streets are quiet with few shops or attractions for visitors.Arthalia Residence Arthalia Residence is a mid-rise apartment complex mainly housing families and professionals. It features gated access and community amenities like a swimming pool and playground.Baji Mappakasunggu Baji Mappakasunggu offers mostly residential streets with small shops and food stalls. Daily life centers around local markets and basic services.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 159 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 157 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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