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Tana Toraja
A remote highland region in Sulawesi known for elaborate multi-day funeral ceremonies, cliff-face burial sites, and distinctive boat-shaped houses.
37 km · about 45 min drive
South Sulawesi, Indonesia · Asia
Palopo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Batuputih, 37km from Tana Toraja.
Palopo is a city located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. With a population of 190,867, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Palopo sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palopo to your route.
Palopo or Kota Palopo (Palopo city) is a city located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the second-largest city in the province. Until it acquired its city autonomy on 10 April 2002, Palopo was the capital of Luwu Regency. The land area of the city is 273.23 km2, and it had a population of 148,033 at the 2010 CensusRead more
and 184,681 at the 2020 Census, comprising 92,444 males and 92,237 females. The official estimate as at mid 2022 was 190,867 (comprising 95,562 males and 95,305 females), but the mid 2025 official estimate showed a sizeable return to 184,961 (comprising 92,653 males and 92,308 females).
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Palopo is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -2.9925 latitude, 120.1969 longitude.
Palopo has a population of approximately 190,867 people, making it a city in Indonesia.
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A remote highland region in Sulawesi known for elaborate multi-day funeral ceremonies, cliff-face burial sites, and distinctive boat-shaped houses.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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