Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.4M
Population
343 km2
Area
70 Mbps
Internet
8m
Elevation
Asia/Makassar
Timezone
UPG (16km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Makassar's harbors teem with phinisi schooners and spicy seafood stalls, channeling the seafaring spirit of Sulawesi's gateway. Nomads base in Fort Rotterdam's shadow with fast ferry links to tropical isles and reliable broadband, thriving in the humid equatorial warmth year-round. The city's bold Bugis hospitality sparks collaborations over late-night coto makassar.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Indonesia
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
1.4M
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Elevation
8 m
Currency
IDR
Language
Indonesian
Airport
UPG
GPS
-5.15, 119.43
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
853 restaurants mapped in Makassar
Tech
70 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,656 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
853
Cafes
329
Bars
8
Fast Food
71
Shopping
Supermarkets
244
Convenience
285
Shopping Malls
39
Healthcare
Hospitals
103
Clinics
145
Pharmacies
78
Education
Schools
1,062
Universities
211
Libraries
10
Recreation
Parks
268
Playgrounds
9
Sports
81
Cinemas
2
Museums
10
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
11
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
79
Services
Banks
272
ATMs
48
Post Offices
56
Police
61
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
70 Mbps
Download
54 Mbps
Upload
17ms
Latency
57,027
Tests
16,168
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
27°
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27°
F
27°
M
27°
A
27°
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27°
J
27°
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27°
A
27°
S
27°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 27 C Range: 26.7 - 27.3 C Rain: 2,575 mm/year Sunshine: 3,512 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.0
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
61.4
Overall
AIRPORT
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
16 km from center
~29 min ride
FUN FACTS
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi.
It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung.
The city is located on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait.
Throughout its history, Makassar has been an important trading port, hosting the center of the Gowa Sultanate and a Portuguese naval base before its conquest by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century.
The city's area is 175.77 square kilometres (67.87 sq mi), and it had a population of approximately 1.474 million (732,391 males and 742,002 females) as of mid-2023 within Makassar City's fifteen administrative districts.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Makassar known for?
Makassar's harbors teem with phinisi schooners and spicy seafood stalls, channeling the seafaring spirit of Sulawesi's gateway. Nomads base in Fort Rotterdam's shadow with fast ferry links to tropical isles and reliable broadband, thriving in the humid equatorial warmth year-round. The city's bold Bugis hospitality sparks collaborations over late-night coto makassar.
How fast is the internet in Makassar?
Makassar has an average download speed of 70 Mbps and upload speed of 54 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Makassar?
Makassar has an average year-round temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Makassar?
Makassar is served by UPG (Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport), approximately 16 km from the city center.
What is the population of Makassar?
The population of Makassar is approximately 1.4M.
What infrastructure does Makassar have?
Makassar has 6,656 mapped points of interest, including 853 restaurants, 103 hospitals, 1,062 schools.
What country is Makassar in?
Makassar is located in Indonesia.
