Mamuju (city) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mamuju
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From top to bottom: Gong perdamaian Nusantara Anjungan Manakarra, Aerial view of the Mamuju port
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Location in Sulawesi
Mamuju
Location in Indonesia
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| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Sulawesi |
| Province |  West Sulawesi |
| Regency | Mamuju Regency |
| Founded | 14 July 1540 |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
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| • Total | 107,864 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 426 |
Mamuju is a city in Indonesia. It is the capital of the West Sulawesi province. This means it's the main city where the government of the province is located. Mamuju used to be part of the South Sulawesi province.
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Learning in Mamuju
Students in Mamuju can study up to high school, which is called SMA III (Year 12) there. Many young people from nearby areas, especially from Kalumpang, come to Mamuju to finish their high school education. If students want to go to college or university, they usually travel to bigger cities like Makassar.
What Grows in Mamuju?
The farms around Mamuju grow many different kinds of fruits and crops. You can find delicious fruits like jackfruit, rambutan, and durian here. Farmers also grow important foods like rice and bananas.
People and Beliefs
Mamuju is a city where most people follow the Muslim faith. You will see many mosques, which are places of worship for Muslims. However, there are also churches for Christians and a small number of Buddhists living in the city. People from different backgrounds live together here.
Mamuju's Weather
Mamuju has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's warm all year round and gets a lot of rain. The weather is usually hot and humid, perfect for the rainforests that grow in the area.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.1 (86.2) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.8 (87.4) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.3 (86.5) |
29.9 (85.8) |
30.8 (87.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.2 (88.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.7 (87.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.7 (80.1) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.3 (81.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.3 (81.1) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.1 (73.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 261 (10.3) |
169 (6.7) |
209 (8.2) |
228 (9.0) |
272 (10.7) |
244 (9.6) |
151 (5.9) |
183 (7.2) |
149 (5.9) |
199 (7.8) |
258 (10.2) |
210 (8.3) |
2,533 (99.8) |
Fun Things to Do
Every August, Mamuju hosts an exciting annual boat race. People race traditional boats called sandeq from Mamuju all the way to Makassar. It's a big event that celebrates local culture and traditions.
Sister Cities Around the World
Mamuju has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It means they share ideas and learn from each other.
