Masanda Postal Codes: 91854 to 91894 | Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan

Key Facts

Masanda is a village (desa) located within the Tana Toraja Regency of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Situated in the highlands of central Sulawesi, Masanda lies within the culturally rich Toraja region, known for its distinctive traditional architecture, elaborate funeral ceremonies, and ancient animist beliefs that have blended with Christianity. As a village-level administrative unit, Masanda represents one of the smallest local governance structures in Indonesia's territorial hierarchy, falling under the district (kecamatan) level administration within Tana Toraja. While specific population and area data for individual villages like Masanda may vary and require current local government sources, typical Torajan villages in this region range from a few hundred to over a thousand residents, with land areas generally spanning several square kilometers of mountainous terrain characterized by rice fields, traditional Tongkonan houses, and bamboo forests. The village is part of Tana Toraja's network of settlements that maintain the unique cultural heritage of the Toraja people, whose traditional governance systems have been integrated into Indonesia's modern administrative framework. For residents and visitors seeking detailed local information, postal code data and specific administrative details for Masanda and its surrounding areas can be accessed through official regional resources.