Benteng, Selayar Islands

Benteng is an administrative district in the Selayar Islands Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is the administrative capital of the Selayar Islands Regency and is located on the seafront where the means of transport from outside the closest is Benteng Pier. The nearest airport and is the only airport H. Aroeppala Airport located in Padang few miles south of Benteng Bontosunggu precisely in the village, Bontoharu District, Selayar Islands Regency. Capital city is the administrative district Benteng Citadel.

Benteng
Town
Map of Benteng
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Benteng
Benteng (Sulawesi)
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Benteng (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 6°7′10.73″S 120°27′59.88″E
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
RegencySelayar Islands Regency
Area
  Total7.12 km2 (2.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2010[1])
  Total21,344
  Density3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (ICST)
Postcode
92812
Area code(+62) 414
Vehicle registrationDD

Demographics

Population growth charts Benteng District
data sources : Kepulauan Selayar Dalam Angka 2010
Home office district Selayar Islands Regency in 1900
Youth Field Benteng in 1923

References

  1. Census of 2010 - Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
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