West Sulawesi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Sulawesi
Sulawesi Barat
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    Clockwise, left to right : First 2 pictures are Banga (Pigafetta elata),Traditional Mandar Wedding, and Royal Mandar Graveyard
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| Motto(s):
Mellete Diatonganan
(Following the truth) |
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Location of West Sulawesi
Sulawesi Barat in Indonesia |
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| Country |  Indonesia |
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| Capital | Mamuju | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16,787.18 km2 (6,481.57 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 1,284,620 | ||
| • Density | 76.5239/km2 (198.1959/sq mi) | ||
| Demographics | |||
| • Ethnic groups | Mandarese (49,15%), Toraja (13,95%), Buginese (10,79%) Javanese (5,38%) | ||
| • Religion (2016) | Islam (82.22%) Protestantism (14.82%) Roman Catholicism (1.47%) Hinduism (1.25%) Buddhism (0.04%) Folk (0.19%) Confuism (0.01%). |
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| • Languages | Indonesian, Mandar, Toraja, Bugis, Makasar language | ||
| Time zone | UTC+08 (CIT) | ||
| Vehicle registration | DC | ||
| HDI |  0.636 (Medium) |
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| HDI rank | 31st (2016) | ||
| Website | sulbarprov.go.id www.malaqbi.com |
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West Sulawesi (in Indonesian: Sulawesi Barat) is a province in Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sulawesi. The capital city of West Sulawesi is Mamuju.
In 2010, about 1,158,651 people lived here. By 2014, the population grew to 1,284,620. The province covers an area of about 16,796 square kilometers. West Sulawesi became a separate province in 2004. Before that, it was part of South Sulawesi.
Economy
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The main ways people make a living in West Sulawesi are through mining, agriculture, and fishing. These activities help the province's economy grow.
People and Culture
In 2010, the population was 1,158,651 people. Some people in the province live below the poverty line.
Religions in West Sulawesi
Many different religions are practiced in West Sulawesi. The main religion is Islam, followed by most people. Other religions include Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, and Hinduism. A small number of people also follow Buddhism, Confucianism, and traditional folk religions.
Images for kids
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Governor Office of West Sulawesi
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Célebes Occidental para niños
