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Kabupaten Buton

City in Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia

Overview

Kabupaten Buton, located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, is a culturally rich region well known for its historic forts, diverse marine life, and lively traditional festivals. Its main towns and villages offer a window into the unique Butonese history, while the untouched natural landscapes attract both history buffs and nature enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sulawesi Tenggara
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-5.32°, 122.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$348
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$160
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
23.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1697 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BUW
Distance
43 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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 60/100.

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