Mappak Postal Codes: 91873 | Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan

Key Facts

Mappak is a district (kecamatan) located within the Tana Toraja Regency of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Situated in the northern part of Tana Toraja, Mappak occupies a strategic position within this culturally rich highland region known for its distinctive Torajan architecture and elaborate funeral traditions. The district covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and serves as home to around 15,000 residents who primarily engage in agriculture, with rice cultivation being a dominant activity in the terraced landscapes that characterize the area. Mappak is administratively divided into several villages (desa/kelurahan) that maintain the traditional social structures and cultural practices for which the Toraja people are renowned worldwide. The district's topography features the rolling hills and mountainous terrain typical of the region, with elevations ranging between 800 and 1,200 meters above sea level, creating a cool tropical highland climate ideal for various agricultural pursuits. As part of the broader Tana Toraja cultural landscape, Mappak contains numerous traditional Tongkonan houses and rice barns that reflect the sophisticated architectural heritage of the Torajan people. Visitors to this district can access comprehensive postal code information for all its constituent villages through our detailed regional database.

Neighboring Regions

• Bittuang
• Sangalla
• Rembon
• Saluputti