Tondon Postal Codes: 91855 to 91857 | Toraja Utara, Sulawesi Selatan

Key Facts

Tondon is a district (kecamatan) located in Toraja Utara Regency, within the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Situated in the northern highlands of Sulawesi island, Tondon occupies a strategic position in the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of Toraja Utara. This district covers approximately 150 square kilometers of rugged landscape, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,500 meters above sea level, contributing to its cool tropical highland climate. Tondon is administratively divided into 10 villages (desa/kelurahan), including Tondon, Tondon Langi', Tondon Matallo, and others, serving a population of roughly 15,000 residents primarily from the Torajan ethnic group. The district's economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice cultivation, coffee plantations, and clove farming forming the backbone of local livelihoods, while traditional Torajan wood carving and weaving provide supplementary income. Tondon's cultural significance is enhanced by its proximity to several important Torajan heritage sites, including traditional Tongkonan houses and ancient burial sites carved into limestone cliffs. The district's infrastructure includes basic educational facilities, health centers, and road networks connecting it to neighboring districts. For comprehensive postal code information covering all of Tondon's villages and their specific areas, detailed regional data is available through official postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Rindingallo
• Sesean
• Sesean Suloara
• Sa'dan
• Balusu
• Kapala Pitu