Rantetayo Postal Codes, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan Indonesia

Postal codes for Rantetayo range from 91862 to 91863 in Sulawesi Selatan, Tana Toraja, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Rantetayo.

Rantetayo on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Rantetayo districts in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Rantetayo

Key Facts

Rantetayo is a district (kecamatan) located in Tana Toraja Regency, within the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands of Sulawesi island, Rantetayo lies approximately 300 kilometers north of Makassar, the provincial capital, and forms part of the culturally significant Toraja region known for its distinctive traditions and architecture. This district covers an area of approximately 120 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of the Toraja ethnic group who maintain their ancestral customs and elaborate funeral ceremonies. Rantetayo is administratively divided into several villages (desa/kelurahan) that dot its mountainous terrain characterized by terraced rice fields, traditional Tongkonan houses with their distinctive boat-shaped roofs, and sacred burial sites carved into limestone cliffs. The district's economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice cultivation, coffee production, and clove farming serving as the main livelihoods, while tourism also contributes significantly due to the region's unique cultural heritage. Visitors to Rantetayo can experience authentic Toraja culture, including traditional wood carvings, colorful ceremonial rituals, and the famous tau-tau effigies that guard ancestral tombs. To access detailed postal code information for the various villages within Rantetayo district, visitors can utilize our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

* Makale

* Sangalla

* Mengkendek

* Bittuang

* Nanggala