Saluputti Postal Codes: 91861 to 91864 | Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan

Key Facts

Saluputti is a district (kecamatan) located in the northern part of Tana Toraja Regency, within the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Situated in the highlands of Sulawesi island, Saluputti lies approximately 300 kilometers north of Makassar, the provincial capital, and occupies a strategic position in the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of Tana Toraja. The district covers an area of approximately 178 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of the Toraja ethnic group who maintain their distinctive cultural traditions and architectural heritage. Saluputti is administratively divided into 9 villages (desa/kelurahan), including the main settlement areas that serve as centers for local governance and community activities. The region's economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice cultivation, coffee farming, and clove production being the main economic activities, supported by the fertile volcanic soil and favorable climate conditions of the highland area. Saluputti's landscape is characterized by rolling hills, traditional Tongkonan houses with their distinctive boat-shaped roofs, and numerous rice terraces that cascade down the mountain slopes, creating a picturesque rural setting that reflects the deep cultural connection between the Toraja people and their environment. To access detailed postal code information and administrative data for Saluputti's constituent villages, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional listings available through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Bittuang
• Rembon
• Sangalla
• Makale
• Sesean