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Baubau is a city in Southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The city is located on the southwest coast of Buton island. Baubau attained city status on 21 June 2001 after Law Number 13 of 2001 was passed.[2] It covers an area of 294.98 square kilometres (113.89 sq mi), of which about 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) is water. It had a population of 136,991 at the 2010 Census[3] and 159,248 at the 2020 Census;[4] the official estimate in mid-2023 was 161,280.[1] The city is the economic center of the Buton Island region and the second-largest city in the province. It was the cultural center of the Butonese people, the former capital of the Sultanate of Buton, the seat of the colonial administration of Eastern Sulawesi (Afdeeling Ost Celebes), and briefly the capital of the entire Southeast Sulawesi regency until 1955 when the capital status shifted to neighbouring Kendari.

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History

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Etymology

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There are several theories regarding the origin of the city's name. The first traces it to the word "bhaau", a Wolio language word meaning 'new', as the location was a bustling new town under the Sultanate of Buton. Another theory suggests that it came from "bau", a Malay word meaning "to smell", since it was a busy port town with unpleasant-smelling fish markets around the area.[5] A third suggestion descends the word from the Bugis noble title "Andi Bau", as many holders of this title settled in the city after fleeing the first and second Bone Wars.[6]

Early and colonial history

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See also: Sultanate of Buton
Boats docking around harbour in Baubau, 1920

According to local legends, the city's history started when four groups of Malay merchants in the late 13th century landed on Buton Island. Sipajonga and Simalui landed first on the southern coast and arrived with a banner that would become the banner of the sultanate. Sitamanjo and Sijawangkati followed, landing on the northern coast and eventually moving inland, establishing the area now known as Wolio Fortress, which became the center of governance. These four are collectively known as "mia patamiana"[clarification needed] and are said to be the origin of the royal family. The sultanate is said to have been a unification of four villages that later founded the kingdom.[5] Islam spread to the region after a visiting scholar from Johor in the 16th century converted the ruling royals and eventually turned the kingdom into a sultanate with its own constitution called "Murtabat Tujuh". During much of its existence, the political position of the Buton Sultanate was mainpulated by more powerful entities such as Makassar, Ternate, and the Dutch East India Company.[7] It was constantly under threat of invasion by the neighbouring Sultanate of Gowa and of raids by pirate ships from the Sultanate of Ternate, eventually falling under Dutch East India Company protection in the 17th century. A settlement later grew around Wolio Fortress and the palace complex that eventually become Baubau city.[5]

In 1911, under the Dutch colonial government, the city became the capital of Afdeeling Ost Celebes, and the governance of the whole eastern Sulawesi region was consolidated to the city.[5] As a result, the city grew in administrative importance and received modern infrastructure such as sealed roads, telephones, and military installments.[8] The development of the city's infrastructure was modeled after Sibolga and was tailored to help fight the spread of malaria due to the region's swampy nature.[9] This development was followed by economic expansion to the rest of Buton Island, starting with the opening of an asphalt mine in 1924. The asphalt was then used to construct inland roads to an economically important part of the island where there were coconut plantations and harvesting of forest goods such as rattan. During this time, the city also saw the founding of migrant quarters such as Kampung Bone and Kampung Wajo. Baubau acted as Southeast Sulawesi's main port, local goods hub, and main market town.[5][9]

Recent history

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Baubau's economic importance declined following Indonesian independence, as the country's political power shifted from the sultanate to local figures and politicians. A local parliament was formed, with an election taking place in 1955, in which Masyumi and the Indonesian National Party gained the most seats (six and five respectively). The local parliament had already met in an ethnic Chinese school building in the city on 21 July 1953 and consisted of members appointed prior to the election.[9]

Between 1952's Law Number 34 and 1955, the city was the capital of the Southeast Sulawesi Regency (today corresponding to Southeast Sulawesi province). The regency was later divided into Buton Regency, Kendari Regency, Kolaka Regency, and Muna Regency, whose seats were Baubau, Kendari, Kolaka, and Raha, respectively.[5] When Southeast Sulawesi province formed, Kendari replaced Baubau as the capital, resulting in the latter becoming less relevant economically and politically.[9] Despite the creation of the province being the result of popular demand, the vision was initially that Baubau would become the capital; hence, the decision to choose Kendari was seen as betrayal of the original plan for the province. The decision to choose Kendari instead of Baubau was both the result of the city's losing a public vote against Kendari, 45–27, and of an incident where the city drafted two budgets produced by two different officials at the same time, creating dualism in the city's bureaucracy.[9] Both cities also experienced an influx of refugees in the 1950s due to the Darul Islam rebellion. People from outside of the cities were evacuated to camps within the city, with kidnappings of civilians by Darul Islam forces commonplace until the following decade.[9]

Baubau was granted city status in 2001 following the fall of Suharto and consequent decentralization across Indonesia, separating itself from Buton Regency.[10] Residents of Buton later demanded the creation of a new Buton Islands Province with Baubau as the capital, which would separate the regency from the rest of Southeast Sulawesi.[11][12] The creation of this province was supported by the governor of Southeast Sulawesi and the Regional Representative Council, but did not go ahead due to a moratorium on creating new autonomous regions under the presidency of Joko Widodo.[13][14][15]

Geography

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Geographically, Baubau lies between latitude 5.21°S and 5.33°S and longitude 122.30°E and 122.47°E, and is located in the southern part of Southeast Sulawesi province. Baubau is bordered to the north by the Buton Strait (between Buton Island and Muna Island), to the east and south by the Buton Regency districts Kapontori and Pasarwajo, and to the west by South Buton Regency's Kadatua District.[16][17]

The topographical condition of Baubau consists mostly of mountains and hills above a long coast. Long hills stretch above the surrounding terrain with the variation of altitude between 0 and 100 meters above mean sea level. Baubau has a land slope of up to 40%. The dominant soil types in the city are cambisol, podzol, and latosol. Soils in the city and the rest of Buton Island are not fertile and are relatively unsuitable for large-scale farming. Similar to other Indonesian cities, Baubau has tropical weather. The day and night temperatures typically vary from 29 to 33 °C during the day and 20 to 29 °C at night.[18]

Governance

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Administrative division

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The city is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations as of the 2010 Census[3] and the 2020 Census,[4] together with the official estimates as of mid-2022.[19] The city was previously divided into four districts: Betoambari, which had an area of 34.34 square kilometres (13.26 sq mi); Wolio, which had an area of 26.77 square kilometres (10.34 sq mi); Sorawolio, which had an area of82.25 square kilometres (31.76 sq mi); and Bungi, which had an area of 76.64 square kilometres (29.59 sq mi). At the time, Murhum, Kokalukuna, and Lea-Lea were incorporated within Betoambari, Wolio, and Bungi, while Batupoato was later spun out of Murhum.[19] The table includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages (all classed as urban kelurahan) in each district, and their postcodes.

Kode

Wilayah

Name of

district (kecamatan)

Area

in km2

Population

Census 2010

Population

Census 2020

Population

Estimate mid 2023

Administrative

centre

Number

of villages

Post

codes

74.72.01 Betoambari 32.85 16,283 22,434 21,806 Katobengke 5 93721,

93724 & 93725

74.72.06 Murhum 6.13 19,261 20,021 20,860 Lamangga 5 93721,

93725 - 93727

74.72.08 Batupoaro 1.68 25,889 26,733 27,150 Wameo 6 93728
74.72.02 Wolio 33.89 37,974 43,342 43,484 Wangkanapi 7 93711–93715,

93717

74.72.05 Kokalukuna[a] 16.81 16,736 20,992 20,913 Waruruma 6 93711,

93716, 93719

74.72.03 Sorawolio 111.78 7,122 8,826 9,158 Kaisabu Baru 4 93731
74.72.04 Bungi [b] 58.89 7,096 8,381 8,791 Liabuku 5 93732
74.72.07 Lea-Lea 32.96 6,630 8,519 9,118 Kantalai 5 93733
Totals 294.98 136,991 159,248 161,280 Betoambari 43

Government and politics

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As with all Indonesian cities, Baubau is a second-level administrative division run by a mayor and vice mayor together with the city parliament, and has a status equivalent to a regency.[20] Executive power lies with the mayor and vice mayor, while legislative duties are carried out by local parliaments. The mayor, vice mayor, and parliament members are democratically elected by the people of the city in elections.[21] The heads of districts are appointed directly by the mayor, with recommendations by the city secretary.[22][23]

The city is part of the 4th Southeast Sulawesi electoral district, together with Buton Regency, Wakatobi Regency, Central Buton Regency, and South Buton Regency, which together send 10 representatives to the 45-seat provincial parliament.[24] For city elections, the city is divided into three electoral districts with 25 seats.[25] The last election was in 2019 and the next one is planned for 2024. Below listed inside the table are the electoral districts in the city with their respective amount of seats.[24]

Electoral district Region Representatives
Baubau 1st Batupoaro, Betoambari, and Murhum 11
Baubau 2nd Wolio 7
Baubau 3rd Bungi, Kokalukuna, Lea-Lea, and Sorawolio 7
Total 25

Military

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The city is the headquarters of Kodim 1413 / Buton, which oversees territorial defense of the entire Buton Island. It has been part of Korem 143 / Haluoleo under Kodam XIV / Hasanuddin since 2017, when the larger Kodam VII / Wirabuana was dissolved.[26]

Economy

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Baubau's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2023 was valued at 7.449 trillion rupiah. The largest contributors to the city's economy that year were its trade and retail, construction, and agriculture sectors, which consisted of 21.44%, 21.01%, and 15.60% of the city's GRDP. Its fastest-growing sector was its service sector, which grew by 11.05% between 2022 and 2023, and its fastest-declining sector was manufacturing, which declined by more than 22%. Economic growth of the overall city in 2023 was 3.38%, a decrease from the previous year's 5.28%.[27]

Agriculture and fisheries

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The city's agriculture centers are Bungi, Sorawalio, and Lea-Lea districts, which between them have 59.6% of the city's registered agriculture business. In 2023, the city's most produced commodities were papaya and jackfruit, with the city producing 3,610 and 2,143 tonnes respectively, with high quantities of pineapple, tangerine, and dragonfruit also being produced.[27] Around 1,300 hectares of the city were allocated for rice fields,[28] however, many of these were underutilized and often abandoned by its farmers due to the soil being unsuitable for large-scale rice farming.[29][28][18] The city also has significant seaweed farming output, exporting 4,914 tonnes in 2022,[30] and fishing boats around the city catch decapterus fish, anchovies, mackerel tuna, and skipjack tuna. In addition, Baubau is a center of fish processing from nearby regions and processed around 10,000 tonnes of fish that were frozen and re-exported elsewhere in 2021.[30][31] The city planned to establish a shrimp aquaculture industry within the city in 2023.[32]

Tourism and service sector

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The city's tourism and service sector contributed around 1.21% to the city's economy.[27] Baubau contains 50 registered hotels, 177 registered restaurant businesses, eight designated public market buildings, and 1,559 registered warungs. In 2023, the city was visited by 108,329 domestic tourists and 289 foreign tourists. The city has 3,458 registered small and micro industries in 2020, which employed 8,148 people that year.[33]

Other industries

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There are 81 registered cooperatives in the city as of 2023, according to Statistics Indonesia.[27] There are several bank branches present in the city such as Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Bank Negara Indonesia, and Sultra Bank.[34][35][36] The city's main port, Murhum Port, aside from being used for fisheries, is also expected to support asphalt industries from nearby Buton Regency.[37] About 28,000 people from the city participated in economic activities related to or within small enterprises and microindustries that existed within the city in 2023.[38]

Demographics

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A public school in Baubau with sign written in both Latin and Hangul. The city saw short-lived effort to use Hangul for writing regional language

The most populous district in the city is Wolio district, which contained 27% of the city's population in 2023. This was followed by Batupoaro district with 17%, and Betoambari, Murhum, and Kokalukuna districts, with 13% each. The remaining 17% were distributed among other three districts (Lea-lea, Bungi, and Sorawolio). The average population growth of the city in 2023 was 1.18%, with Bungli district seeing 3.34% growth, Lea-Lea 3.20%, Betoambari 2.98%, Wolio 0.88%, Sorawolio 0.75%, Murhum 0.65%, Batupoaro 0.33%, and Kokalukuna 0.06%. The city's sex ratio was 98.45 males for every 100 females in 2023, with some districts such as Lea-Lea and Bungli having more males and other districts such as Wolio and Murhum having more females. The city's most densely populated district is Batupoaro with 16,161 people per square kilometre, followed by Murhum (3,403/km2), Wolio (1,283/km2), Kokalukuna (1,244/km2), Betoambari (644/km2), Lea-lea (277/km2), Bungi (149/km2), and Sorawolio (82/km2).[27]

Out of Baubau's total population of 161,280 in 2023, 84,185 were classified as economically active, with the city's unemployment rate that year being 2.17%, according to Statistics Indonesia.[27] The population pyramid of the city was dominated by those between age 14 to 34 years old in 2021. The religious demography of the city is dominated by Muslims with 96.65%, followed by Hindu as the second largest religion with 1.64%, Protestantism with 0.99%, Catholicism with 0.37%, and Buddhism with 0.05%, according to data from late 2021. The literacy rate in the city as of 2023 was 97.52%.[27] Baubau's national language is Indonesian, while its major regional language is Wolio, which was the official language of the Sultanate and is still taught in schools.[39][40] The city is also home to other regional languages of Buton, such as Cia-Cia which gained international attention when its users tried to use the Korean Hangul script to create a written version of their language.[41] Most of the city's inhabitants are Butonese, with a minority of Buginese, Moluccans, Javanese, and Sundanese migrants from other parts of Indonesia.[16]

Education

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A junior high school in Baubau

The city has 110 kindergartens, 80 elementary schools, 38 junior high schools, 18 senior high schools, eight vocational high schools, and five tertiary education institutions registered in the city, according to Statistics Indonesia.[27] Universities in the city include Buton Muhammadiyah University, a private university run by Muhammadiyah, as well as Baubau Polytechnic and Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University. All universities and colleges in the city are private.[42][43][44]

Healthcare

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The city has seven hospitals, three polyclinics, 26 puskesmas, and 23 registered pharmacies. Of the seven hospitals, four are general hospitals. Of the 26 puskesmas, five have inpatient care. One of the hospitals, Baubau City Regional General Hospital, is a public hospital managed by the city government and classified by the Ministry of Healthcare as C-class hospital. The rest of the hospitals are private, including one operated by Siloam Hospitals.[27][45]

Culture and entertainment

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Butonese culture

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Sultan of Buton praying to a grave in Baubau

As the city was the capital of the Buton Sultanate, it retains many of the old sultanate's events and ethnic processions. A mix of Islamic influences and local cultures can be seen in celebrations such as Haroana Maludhu, which celebrates Mawlid, led by the sultan in the royal palace complex and attended by Butonese people. The procession lasts around a month and ends with an event celebrated inside the Buton royal mosque.[46] Another event, Haroana Rajabu, involves the Butonese people praying to their dead ancestors on the fourth Friday of the month of Rajab.[46] Aside from Islam-related events, many other events and processions take place, several of which are related to the sea. These include Tuturangina Andala, to ward off bad weather or disaster while seaborne, Harona Andala, to wish for success while fishing, and Phalantoana Bhangka, to inaugurate newly built ships made by local workshops.[46]

City parks

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The city hosts several urban parks; one of the most prominent is Kotamara Park, which is located on the city's waterfront facing the sea. Built in 2010, the park was constructed on top of reclaimed land in Batupoaro district.[47] Hutan Pinus Samparona, an urban forest in Sorawolio district, is also a popular location with locals for hangouts and selfies. It is managed jointly by the city government and private investors.[48] Another park, Bukit Kaluku Park, was built in 2019 as part of a slum-upgrading project by the city. The park itself is located close to Kaluku Beach and has a direct view of Murhum Port.[49] There is also another park located close to a different beach within the city called Kamali Park.[50] A park located close to Wameo Market is used by vendors and hawkers in addition to its park function, while BRI Park near the city center was planned in 2022 to be a center for small businesses.[51][52] In 2012, the city has total of 1,192 hectares of land classified as city parks.[53]

Walls of Wolio Fortress in Baubau

Historical sites

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The most prominent historical site in the city is Buton Palace Fortress, sometimes known as Wolio Fortress, which contains a royal complex. It was constructed around the 16th century, starting during the reign of Sultan La Sangaji and ending under Sultan La Buke.[54] In local folk legend, the fortress's construction was so time-consuming that subjects who took part were unable to work elsewhere, and the siolimbona, the sultanate's legislative body, threatened to impeach the sultan who insisted on continuing it. Due to the presence of this fortress and several others around the city, Baubau is nicknamed the "city of thousand fortresses".[55] These fortresses, including Wolio, were all built using carved coral reefs and limestone and were used as the main defense infrastructure of the sultanate.[55] Fortresses were so ubiquitous a part of the sultanate's infrastructure that the Wolio language word for "fortress" is synonymous with "city", and every single kadie (administrative division of Sultanate of Buton) had at least one fortress built on it.[55] The fortress itself and the complex inside of it were declared to be cultural heritage by Indonesia's Ministry of Education, who granted it legal protection. It is also the largest fortress in the Indonesian archipelago by land area, at 22.8 hectares, and has a circumference of 2,740 meters.[55] The fortress has a trench of around 1.5 kilometers in length which is divided into several parts for defensive purposes. Each part (baluara) of the fortress, is divided by internal walls and armed with cannons. It also has twelve gates (lawa) scattered around the fortress's outer layer. The inner part of the fortress is an old settlement complex said to have been founded by migrants from Johor and divided into limbo, each of which had administrative functions and a royal official. Inside this part is the royal mosque, built in 1712. The fortress also contains a 21-meter wooden flagpole, traditionally called kasulana tombi, which was built that year and is thought by Indonesian historians to be the oldest flagpole in the world still standing.[55][56] In 1871, the flagpole was struck by lightning, resulting in parts of it being replaced. In 2020, due to its old age and to prevent further damage, the flagpole was reinforced by the city government with additional supports and a protective structure made of iron.[55]

Certain parts of the city, especially around Balai Kota Street, contain colonial-era buildings, with their design resembling Art Deco style.[57] A former colonial resident office building, a former house of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army officer, a colonial-era post office, and the town square (today called Merdeka Square) are located along this street. According to the Dutch administration, the spatial planning around this area with a central town square was a common feature of indigenous Muslim towns; the area was then reinforced for better surveillance and management of the natives' activities.[57] The Dutch also constructed a garden, called Keboen Raja, with a fountain at the intersection of Kartini Street and Sudirman Street. Today, only the fountain is left; the rest of the garden was converted into a landfill. Other colonial-era buildings included several palaces and residences constructed by the Dutch for the Buton sultans and royal family members. In addition to buildings built by the Dutch administration, the city also has a Chinatown area consisting of shophouses and old commercial buildings built by ethnic Chinese who immigrated during the 19th and 20th centuries.[57]

The area's more recent historical buildings, dating back to the early independence era in 1950s, include a housing complex for new civil servants dating to 1952. Baubau also includes the Galangi Monument, a monument of a figure wearing galangi, Butonese traditional wear, with their hand pointing to the port.[57] In total, there are 51 historical objects dating back to this era noted; most are managed or protected by the city's Culture and Tourism Department, though others lack documentation.[57]

Others

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Baubau has one stadium, called Betoambari Stadium, mainly for association football and large ceremonies.[58][59] In 2021, the stadium was renovated with FIFA-standard grass.[59] The city is home to Persibau Baubau, an Indonesian football club playing in Liga 3.[60] The city also has other sports venues such as GOR Badminton Baubau for badminton, and several futsal fields, basketball, and volleyball courts, such as those in Murhum district, and the Lowu-Lowu Public Swimming Pool.[61] The Islamic Center of Baubau is located in Wameo subdistrict in Murhum district and is often visited by religious tourists.[62]

Transportation

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Passenger ship docked in Baubau

The city has a total road length of 472.3 kilometers, most of which are roads managed by the city government. National roads in the city comprise 53.4 kilometers of this total, while provincial roads comprise 9.5 kilometers.[27] Around 316 kilometres of the road are paved with asphalt, while the rest are of varying quality, including gravel and soil, as of 2023.[27] The city's main roads connect to other major towns on the island such as Pasarwajo and Ereke.[63][64] Baubau also has a ring road under construction, which is expected to be finished by late 2024.[65] The city's public transportation, as in most Indonesian cities, relies mostly on angkots with routes regulated by the local government, complemented by ride-hailing services such as Gojek and auto rickshaws.[66][67] In recent years, the number of angkots have declined due to ride-hailing services putting some angkot owners out of business after outcompeting them.[68]

Being located on an island, water transport is an integral part of city's transportation system to other islands or mainland Sulawesi. This service is provided primarily by Pelni and Sea Toll Program.[69][70] There was a plan to connect Buton Island to Muna Island via a bridge from Baubau, however, this plan was put on hold indefinitely in 2023.[71] The city is served by Betoambari Airport with regular flights to Makassar, Wakatobi Regency, and Kendari.[72]

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Baubau is an autonomous city (kota) in province, , located on the southwestern coast of Island. It attained municipal status on 21 June 2001 under Indonesian Law Number 13 of 2001, covering an area of approximately 295 square kilometers, including coastal waters. As of mid-2023, the city's population stood at 160,230, predominantly Butonese people with a mix of ethnic groups reflecting its role as a regional hub. Historically, Baubau served as the capital of the Sultanate of , an Islamic kingdom established around 1332 that exerted influence over routes and regional politics until the mid-20th century, with its last sultan dying in 1960. The city's defining landmark is the Wolio Fortress (also known as Buton Palace Fortress), a massive 16th-century defensive structure spanning over 23,000 hectares, constructed to safeguard the royal palace and symbolizing the sultanate's defensive prowess. Today, Baubau functions as an administrative, educational, and tourism center, featuring Islamic heritage sites like the Masjid Islamic Centre, natural attractions such as Nirwana Beach, and a local economy driven by , , and services, though it faces challenges from coastal vulnerabilities and limited industrialization.

History

Etymology

The name Baubau derives from the influx of nobles and traders from who settled in the region, many bearing the title Andi Bau or simply Bau, a associated with among the people. The accumulation of such individuals in the area led locals to refer to it as Baubau, literally meaning "many Bau" in reference to the prevalence of this title among the migrants. Originally hyphenated as Bau-Bau in historical and administrative records, the spelling was standardized to the unhyphenated Baubau under City Local Regulation Number 2 of 2010, reflecting modern orthographic conventions in Indonesian place names. This etymology aligns with oral traditions preserved by Butonese communities, though it remains a folk explanation without direct attestation in pre-colonial Sultanate of Buton documents, which primarily reference the area as Wolio.

Pre-colonial and sultanate era

The origins of the kingdom, centered in Wolio (the historical core of modern Baubau), trace back to the early , with the kingdom enduring from approximately 1327 to 1541 as a pre-Islamic . Local traditions attribute its founding to migrations and unification under early rulers, establishing a stratified with (kaomu) and commoners (walaka) that emphasized maritime and defense in the eastern Indonesian . Islam first reached Buton Island around 1412, when the ulama Sayid Jamaluddin was invited by Raja Mulae Sangia i-Gola, marking initial conversions among the elite though not yet transforming the polity into a sultanate. The full transition occurred in the mid-16th century, as the kingdom evolved into the Sultanate of Buton around 1541, with the ruling king La Kilaponto converting to Islam and adopting the title Sultan Murhum Kaimuddin Khalifatul Khamis as the first sultan. This shift integrated Islamic governance, with the sultan styled as Khalifatul Khamis, and expanded influence through fortified settlements and naval power. During the sultanate's formative phase, Wolio developed heavy fortifications starting in the under sultans like La Sangaji and La Buke, encompassing extensive walls and structures that underscored the realm's military prowess as a maritime power controlling trade routes near . The sultanate maintained a diarchic system blending royal and noble lineages, fostering a resilient political structure that persisted through internal hierarchies and external alliances until early European contacts in the . Early sultans promoted Arabic-Wolio script for administrative and religious texts, reflecting Islamization's cultural imprint while preserving local customs.

Colonial and independence period

The Sultanate of , centered in what is now Baubau, maintained relative autonomy from European powers through the 17th to 19th centuries despite early contacts with the (VOC). In 1613, the fourth sultan, La Elangi, signed the first treaty with the VOC's Governor-General Pieter Both, establishing trade relations without ceding sovereignty. This alliance helped Buton navigate regional conflicts, including threats from Gowa-Makassar, but the sultanate preserved its as the Dutch focused on direct control elsewhere in the archipelago. Dutch influence intensified in the early , culminating in the Asyikin–Brugman Treaty signed on 8 April 1906 aboard the ship de Ruyter between Sultan Muhammad Ali Asyikin and Dutch Resident G. Brugman. This agreement subordinated the sultanate to Dutch colonial authority, transitioning to while restructuring its territories into districts starting in 1913. Baubau emerged as a key administrative hub under the Dutch Afdeeling Oost-Celebes, facilitating governance over eastern , though local Islamic traditions and sultanate structures persisted under colonial oversight. Following Indonesia's on 17 August 1945 and the formal transfer of sovereignty from the Dutch on 27 December 1949, the Sultanate initially retained self-governing status as a swapraja domain within the new republic. However, centralizing reforms under President led to its abolition in 1960, integrating Buton's territories fully into the Indonesian administrative system and ending the that had endured for centuries. This marked the transition from colonial subordination to national incorporation, with Baubau evolving into a municipal center amid broader post-independence efforts.

Post-independence development and city status

Following Indonesia's proclamation of on August 17, 1945, the Sultanate of , centered in Baubau, formally aligned with the Republic of ; the 38th , Muhammad Falihi, pledged allegiance and facilitated the integration of Butonese territories into the new nation-state. In the immediate postwar years, Baubau retained its role as a regional hub for , maritime trade, and small-scale —particularly asphalt extraction—but faced developmental setbacks amid national political instability, including shifts from parliamentary democracy to under and subsequent centralized control, which diverted resources away from peripheral areas like . The New Order era under (1966–1998) brought modest infrastructure gains, such as improved road connectivity and basic public services, yet Baubau remained administratively subordinate within Regency, limiting local fiscal autonomy and investment in sectors like fisheries and heritage preservation. Post-Suharto reforms, including the 1999 laws (UU No. 22/1999 and subsequent revisions), empowered regional pemekaran—administrative splitting—to foster localized governance and economic tailoring to ethnic and geographic specifics. Baubau achieved independent kota (city) status on June 21, 2001, via Law No. 13/2001, detaching it from Buton Regency with an initial area of 295.07 km² and jurisdiction over urban core functions, enabling direct elections for mayors and councils starting in 2005. This elevation spurred targeted development, including expansions at Betoambari Airport for enhanced connectivity and initiatives to leverage sultanate-era sites for tourism, though challenges persisted in asset management and equitable resource distribution amid rapid urbanization. By the 2010s, city-led policies emphasized natural resource economics, such as sustainable fisheries and agro-processing, contributing to population growth from approximately 137,000 in 2010 to over 167,000 by 2018, while integrating traditional Butonese leadership values into modern administration.

Geography

Location and physical features

Baubau is a coastal located on the southwestern shore of Island in province, , positioned between latitudes 5°18′30″S and 5°32′18″S and longitudes 122°33′22″E and 122°46′12″E. The city spans a land area of approximately 295 km², encompassing urban, hilly, and coastal zones. The of Baubau features predominantly undulating hills and mountainous , with land slopes ranging from 8% to 30% and elevations varying from along the coast to about 100 meters in central areas, including the historic sultanate site at 104 meters above . Island's broader landscape includes rugged formations, coral-derived rock structures, and interior low mountains rising to over 1,000 meters, contributing to cave systems and stratified geological features near the city. The Baubau River and coastal cliffs further define the local physical environment, influencing settlement patterns and historical fortifications.

Climate and environmental conditions

Baubau features a (Köppen Am), marked by high year-round temperatures, elevated , and pronounced wet and dry seasons driven by the interplay of equatorial and the cycle. Average annual temperatures hover between 23.5°C and 31.7°C, with daily highs typically reaching 30–32°C and lows around 24–25°C; the warmest month is at 31.7°C, while September records the lowest averages near 22.2°C for minima. Annual totals approximately 2,253 mm, concentrated in the from to , when monthly rainfall can exceed 300–400 mm, fostering lush but also flooding risks. The spans May to October, with reduced rainfall averaging under 100 mm per month and minimal cloudy days, supporting drier conditions influenced by Buton Island's terrain, which limits soil moisture retention. Relative humidity consistently ranges from 80–85%, creating persistently muggy conditions that exacerbate heat stress, with wind speeds averaging 2–4 knots and occasional stronger gusts during transitional periods. Sunshine hours vary seasonally, peaking at 8–9 hours daily in the dry period and dropping to 5–6 hours amid wet-season . The supports tropical dry forests and coastal ecosystems, though urban expansion has introduced localized pressures such as detergent contamination in water bodies from household waste, elevating loads and risks to aquatic biota. Environmental conditions reflect Baubau's , with air quality generally compliant with national standards per governance assessments, though municipal waste generation—80–100 tons daily from households—strains disposal systems and contributes to potential in karst aquifers. sources in many urban villages exhibit medium to high risks from microbial and chemical pollutants, as mapped via geographic information systems, underscoring vulnerabilities in groundwater-dependent communities amid the region's porous . Climate variability, including erratic rainfall patterns linked to broader Indonesian monsoon shifts, poses adaptive challenges for and , with no severe observed but increasing urban islands noted in performance metrics.
MonthAvg. High (°C)Avg. Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Rainy Days
Jan31.024.535015
Feb31.224.632017
Mar31.524.828014
Apr31.825.020012
May32.025.21208
Jun32.224.8806
Jul32.024.5605
Aug31.824.2504
Sep31.523.5705
Oct31.224.01509
Nov31.724.525012
Dec31.324.732014
Data averaged from historical records; annual totals approximate 2,253 mm precipitation.

Natural hazards

Baubau, situated on Buton Island in Southeast Sulawesi, faces multiple natural hazards due to its location in a tectonically active region and tropical climate prone to heavy rainfall and coastal exposure. Seismic activity is prominent, with the city recording a high level of earthquakes, including at least three events exceeding magnitude 6 since 1900, stemming from tectonic interactions in the Sulawesi region. While no major destructive quakes have directly devastated Baubau in recent decades, the area's vulnerability to ground shaking and potential tsunamis underscores ongoing risks, as evidenced by broader Sulawesi seismicity patterns. Flooding occurs frequently from intense rainfall overwhelming drainage systems, as seen in the June 24, 2022, event triggered by high-intensity precipitation, which inundated low-lying areas including one unit, though no health facilities or evacuation centers were severely impacted. Landslides, often linked to steep terrain and saturated soils during monsoons, further compound risks in upland districts. Coastal hazards include sea abrasion and extreme waves, particularly affecting the Batupoaro Sub-district's shoreline, where high waves in early 2022 eroded strategic coastal zones vulnerable to wave action. Storms, , and occasional tornadoes exacerbate these threats, with the city's southern position amplifying exposure to marine influences. Local disaster management efforts, coordinated by agencies like BPBD, emphasize mitigation for these recurrent perils amid geographical and climatic predispositions.

Governance

Administrative structure

Baubau operates under Indonesia's unitary presidential system as an autonomous city (kota), with executive authority vested in the mayor (Wali Kota), who serves a five-year term alongside an elected deputy mayor responsible for policy implementation, public services, and development planning. The legislative functions are handled by the Baubau City Regional People's Representative Council (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kota Baubau, or DPRD Kota Baubau), comprising elected representatives who approve budgets, ordinances, and oversee executive actions. The mayor's office is supported by a regional secretariat and various functional agencies (organisasi perangkat daerah, or OPD), including departments for administration, finance, public works, and social services, coordinated under the city's organizational structure. Administratively, Baubau is subdivided into eight districts (kecamatan)—Betoambari, Batupoaro, Bungi, Kokalukuna, Lea-Lea, Murhum, Sorawolio, and Wolio—each managed by a camat appointed by the mayor to handle local governance, licensing, and community coordination. These districts encompass 43 kelurahan (urban villages), led by lurah who manage resident registration, basic services, and neighborhood disputes, with no rural desa due to the city's urban classification. This tiered structure, established under regional regulations like Perda Kota Baubau No. 5 Tahun 2016, facilitates decentralized administration while aligning with national laws such as Undang-Undang No. 23 Tahun 2014 on Regional Government.

Political system and elections

Baubau's adheres to Indonesia's framework of regional under No. 23 of 2014 on Regional Government, featuring a directly elected (Wali Kota) as the executive head responsible for implementation, public services, and administration, supported by a . The legislative branch is the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah (DPRD) Kota Baubau, comprising 25 members elected proportionally across electoral districts, which approves ordinances, budgets, and holds oversight over the executive through mechanisms like interpellation and no-confidence votes. The system emphasizes checks and balances, with the mayor proposing initiatives subject to DPRD approval, while Bawaslu and KPU oversee to prevent violations such as administrative disputes. Elections for the mayor-deputy pair and DPRD occur every five years via direct, in simultaneous pilkada and legislative polls, regulated by the General Elections Commission (KPU). Voter participation is facilitated through and monitoring, though challenges like kinship-based have influenced viability and alliances, as evidenced in case studies of local contests where family networks shape voter preferences and party endorsements. The 2024 pilkada, held on November 27 amid national simultaneous elections, saw five pairs compete; H. Yusran Fahim and Wa Ode Hamsinah Bolu emerged victorious with the highest vote tally, leading competitors by over 7,600 votes in rekapitulasi counts announced December 3, 2024. Their win faced legal scrutiny over deputy candidate substitution, resolved by the in early 2025, leading to official determination by KPU Baubau on February 6, 2025, for the 2025-2030 term; followed DPRD proceedings on February 7, 2025. Concurrently, the DPRD's 25 members from the February 2024 legislative election were inaugurated October 1, 2024, representing parties including , NasDem, and PDIP based on seat allocations from . These processes underscore Baubau's integration into national democratic norms, tempered by local socio-political dynamics like clan affiliations.

Fiscal management and challenges

The fiscal framework of Baubau operates through the Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah (APBD), Indonesia's standardized budgeting system, which outlines annual revenues, expenditures, and financing. For the 2025 fiscal year, the amended APBD totaled Rp 898.51 billion, reflecting adjustments to address implementation needs and promote healthier financial management. This amendment was approved on September 24, 2025, following deliberations between the city government and the DPRD (local legislature). Revenue composition heavily favors transfers from the central government, accounting for 82.58% of the 2025 amended budget, underscoring Baubau's limited fiscal autonomy as a smaller urban center in a resource-dependent province. Local own-source revenue (PAD), comprising taxes, retribusi (user fees), and other legitimate receipts, was budgeted at Rp 128.73 billion for 2025, with realization reaching Rp 62.34 billion (48.43%) by September, primarily from non-tax sources like regional levies. Key PAD components include property taxes (PBB), motor vehicle taxes (PKB) and transfer fees (BBN-KB), advertisement taxes (contributing only 1.8% of PAD in recent years), and transportation-related retribusi managed by the city transportation department. Overall, PAD's contribution to total revenue remains low at approximately 12.21%, with the city exhibiting very low fiscal decentralization ratios (under 10% in analyzed periods). Expenditures prioritize mandatory sectors like , , and , aligned with national priorities, though specific allocations in the 2025 APBD emphasize outlined in the city's medium-term plan (RPJMD 2025-2029). The budget recorded a net deficit of Rp 3 billion, financed through borrowing or asset mechanisms to bridge revenue-expenditure gaps. Financial oversight includes audits by the Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK), with recent local financial reports subjected to examination for compliance and opinion issuance, though detailed unqualified opinions have been inconsistent in smaller regions like Baubau. Key challenges include persistent low PAD performance due to inadequate tax base expansion, infrastructural constraints in collection systems (e.g., limited digital integration for and taxes), and low literacy on fiscal obligations, which hinder optimization efforts. High dependency on central transfers exposes the city to national fluctuations and delays, while rising rates (up 0.22% to 7.53% in recent assessments) erode taxable capacity and increase demands for social spending. issues, such as suboptimal budget absorption rates (potentially signaling execution inefficiencies), further strain performance, prompting strategies like in agencies and e-tax systems (e.g., SISMIOP for taxes). Despite these, initiatives for PAD diversification—via better enforcement of retribusi and anti-evasion measures—aim to bolster , though progress remains gradual amid broader regional economic constraints.

Military and security

The (TNI-AL) maintains a naval post, Pos TNI AL Baubau, in the city, which operates under the Main VI (Lantamal VI) in and supports operations in waters, including the interception of illegal fishing activities as demonstrated in March 2025 when personnel apprehended perpetrators in local waters. Plans to upgrade the facility to a full Type C (Lanal Baubau) were under evaluation as of 2022, aimed at enhancing territorial defense and in the region's jurisdictional seas. Local security and public order in Baubau are primarily managed by the Baubau Resort Police (Polres Baubau), a unit of the (Polri), which handles routine policing duties such as crime prevention, arrests for offenses like and , and initiatives including the 2025 launch of the PAMAPTA program to strengthen frontline public services and trust. In coordination with TNI elements, Polri participates in , as seen during the June 2022 flooding when joint forces conducted evacuations, monitoring, and data collection. The overall security environment in Baubau remains stable, with no reported involvement in major national threats like , which are more prevalent in other parts of ; routine operations focus on maritime enforcement and minor criminal activities rather than high-risk conflicts.

Economy

Baubau City's economy is predominantly service-oriented, with the tertiary sector encompassing wholesale and retail , , and forming the backbone of its (GRDP). According to analyses of sectoral contributions, the tertiary sector has increasingly dominated economic output, reflecting a shift from primary activities like and fisheries toward urban-based and development. This structural evolution supports the city's role as an administrative and hub in , though reliance on small and medium enterprises (UMKM) underscores vulnerabilities to local market fluctuations and external shocks. In 2023, UMKM accounted for approximately 37% of GRDP, equivalent to Rp 4.2 trillion, highlighting their pivotal role in sustaining and informal economic activity. Economic growth in Baubau has exhibited moderate expansion, driven by investments in and public services, though fiscal dependence on transfers limits self-sufficiency. The GRDP growth rate reached 5.28% in 2022, surpassing earlier averages and aligning with provincial benchmarks exceeding 6.5% in high-performing years. Over the 2018–2022 period, the average annual growth stood at approximately 3.96%, reflecting resilience amid national economic pressures but constrained by low local revenue generation, with fiscal ratios hovering below 13% in recent years. Between 2021 and 2023, GRDP expanded by Rp 597 billion, indicating incremental gains from sectoral diversification rather than resource extraction booms. Trends point to potential acceleration through leading subsectors such as and , which have shown higher growth multipliers compared to , though primary sectors persist in rural peripheries. Studies identify and as influential in short-term gains, with average sectoral growth outpacing non-basic activities from 2010 onward. However, persistent challenges include income inequality, with Gini coefficients averaging 0.44, signaling uneven distribution amid urban expansion. Future growth hinges on enhancing UMKM productivity and to mitigate dependence on transfers, as evidenced by regional analyses emphasizing basic sector expansion for sustained momentum.

Agriculture, fisheries, and primary sectors

The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector contributes approximately 14.94% to Baubau's (PDRB) at current prices, positioning it as a key economic driver amid the city's urbanizing economy. This sector demonstrates resilience against economic fluctuations, with fisheries forming the primary pillar due to Baubau's coastal location and role as a distribution hub for Islands' marine products. Total fisheries production exceeded 15,000 tons annually in recent years, encompassing both capture and subsectors. Fisheries dominate primary production, with capture fisheries yielding around 15,006 tons in one reported period, concentrated in districts like Batupuaro, which exhibit competitive advantages in species such as tuna and skipjack. Aquaculture, including seaweed cultivation and pearl oyster farming, supports mariculture growth in Southeast Sulawesi, leveraging the region's biodiverse coastal ecosystems for export-oriented production. Traditional fishing communities, comprising a significant portion of the workforce, face seasonal constraints but benefit from Baubau's port infrastructure for processing and trade. Agriculture remains constrained by Buton Island's predominantly rocky and stony soils, limiting large-scale cropping to about 1,375 hectares of irrigated paddy fields for and secondary crops like corn and . Estate crops such as and are cultivated on smaller scales, with historical production figures indicating modest outputs—e.g., coconut yields around 67 tons in earlier assessments—supplemented by limited rearing. activities are minimal, focused on sustainable timber and non-timber products amid urban pressures on .

Tourism and services

Baubau's tourism sector centers on its rich historical heritage and natural landscapes, with the Buton Fortress serving as a primary attraction due to its status as one of Indonesia's most impressive precolonial fortifications. Built in the , the fortress features extensive stone walls and gates that reflect the Wolio Kingdom's defensive architecture, drawing visitors interested in Southeast Sulawesi's sultanate history. Other key sites include the nearby Malige Palace and Buton Palace Museum, which preserve artifacts and exhibits on local traditions. Natural attractions complement the cultural offerings, including Nirwana Beach for and , as well as caves such as Lakasa, Ntiti, and Kaisabu, which provide exploration opportunities amid formations. Waterfalls like Kantongara and Samparona, situated in forested areas, offer scenic hikes and are promoted for . Community-based tourism initiatives emphasize sustainable practices, benefiting local economies through visitor interactions at heritage sites and promoting cultural preservation. Services supporting tourism include a range of accommodations from budget guesthouses to mid-range hotels such as Nirwana Buton Villa and Hotel Calista Beach, which provide essential amenities like air-conditioned rooms and proximity to attractions. Dining options focus on local Butonese , with restaurants offering and traditional dishes, though infrastructure for high-end remains limited. Efforts to enhance promotion involve local cultural programs and engagement to boost visitor numbers and economic contributions from and related services.

Industry, trade, and emerging sectors

The industrial sector in Baubau primarily involves industries, which have attracted investments alongside sectors like wholesale and retail and . In 2023, the processing industry recorded positive investment realization, contributing to the city's economic diversification within , where Baubau holds the second-highest GRDP in industry and . Wholesale and retail trade stands as a dominant pillar of Baubau's economy, driving growth and comprising a major share of the GRDP. In 2023, this sector emerged as the primary economic mover, supported by modern retail outlets such as Alfa Midi and Indo Mart, which have expanded in the and boosted local commerce. The strategic port facilitates regional and mobility across the archipelago, though the maintains a persistent deficit from 2019 to 2023, reflecting import dependency on external economies. Economic expansion reached 4.88% through the second quarter of 2025, propelled largely by and services. Emerging sectors center on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in industry and , identified as priorities for development alongside fisheries and . The creative shows strong potential, harnessing local cultural resources for and positioning Baubau as a prospective hub in eastern , with opportunities amplified by cultural-based subsectors and infrastructure growth. Regulatory efforts in 2025 aim to bolster and MSKM viability through streamlined local policies.

Demographics

Population dynamics and statistics

As of June 2024, Baubau's population stood at 162,380 inhabitants, reflecting a modest increase from the 159,248 recorded in the national census. This yields an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.47% over the intervening period, driven primarily by natural increase (births exceeding deaths) and net inward migration tied to local economic opportunities in and services. Earlier data indicate a slightly higher growth trajectory of 0.56% annually from 2015 to , suggesting a deceleration possibly attributable to stabilizing fertility rates and out-migration to larger urban centers like . The city's is 735 inhabitants per square kilometer, calculated over its 221 square kilometers of land area, with higher concentrations in central districts like Betoambari and Wolio due to commercial and administrative hubs. This medium-density profile supports urban functions while accommodating peri-urban expansion, though it poses challenges for strain in growing sub-districts exhibiting rates up to 3.34% annually as of 2023. Demographically, 64.87% of residents (105,330 individuals) fall within the productive age range of 15–59 years, indicating a youthful yet maturing structure conducive to labor force expansion. Children aged 0–14 constitute 26.63% (approximately 43,230), while those over 60 account for 8.51% (13,820), reflecting declining dependency ratios amid Indonesia's broader fertility decline below replacement levels. Sex ratios hover near parity, with historical data showing 97–98 males per 100 females, influenced by balanced migration patterns.

Ethnic and linguistic composition

The ethnic composition of Baubau is dominated by the Butonese (Suku Buton), the indigenous people of Island, who constitute the clear majority of residents. A local survey of residents found that 87.5% identified as Buton ethnic group, reflecting their historical role as the core population since the era of the Buton Sultanate. Minority groups include neighboring ethnicities such as Muna, Tolaki, , , and Javanese, drawn by migration for trade, employment, and administration. Smaller historical communities of Chinese and descent persist from centuries of maritime commerce, concentrated in areas like . Linguistically, Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) serves as the primary language of communication, , and in urban Baubau, consistent with national policy. Among the Butonese majority, indigenous Austronesian languages prevail, including Wolio, historically the lingua franca of the Sultanate and still spoken in daily and ceremonial contexts around the city. Cia-Cia (also known as South Buton), spoken by approximately 94,000 people primarily in and near Baubau, represents another key local tongue, with efforts since 2009 to preserve it using the Korean script amid pressures from Indonesian dominance. These local languages are increasingly supplemented by Indonesian in younger urban speakers, though they retain vitality in rural outskirts and cultural practices.

Migration and urbanization patterns

In 2021, Baubau recorded 2,862 incoming migrants, comprising 1,308 males (45.73% of inflows) and primarily originating from rural districts within Southeast Sulawesi and adjacent regions seeking urban employment opportunities. Outflows were higher at 4,233 individuals, including 2,206 males (52.12% of outflows), often directed toward larger economic centers like Kendari or inter-provincial destinations for better prospects in trade, services, and industry. This resulted in a net migration loss of 1,371 persons, contrasting with theoretical urban pull factors but reflecting Baubau's role as an intermediate hub rather than a primary destination amid limited local job diversification. Patterns indicate predominantly internal rural-to-urban flows from Buton Island peripheries, driven by economic motives, alongside circular mobility in suburban districts like Betoambari and Wolio where residents commute for peri-urban livelihoods. Urbanization in Baubau has accelerated since the early 2000s, fueled by these inflows and regional trends in averaging 4.2% annual urban population growth from 2015 onward, elevating city density to 770 persons per km² by 2022. This expansion manifests in peripheral sprawl and proliferation, with unchecked rural migration exacerbating informal settlements and straining housing, as noted by local authorities attributing rising kumuh areas directly to urban influxes. data from 2018–2023 reveal intensified urban heat islands linked to changes from agricultural to built environments, underscoring causal ties between migration-driven densification and environmental pressures. Despite net tempering overall growth to 1.34% in 2021—primarily birth-sustained— contributes to socioeconomic challenges, including heightened risks and gizi buruk cases amid lags.

Infrastructure and Services

Education system and challenges

The education system in Baubau aligns with Indonesia's national framework, encompassing (PAUD), primary (SD), junior secondary (SMP), senior secondary (SMA/SMK), and higher education levels, with spanning nine years from primary to junior secondary. As of early 2025, the city hosts 94 PAUD institutions, 69 primary schools, and 29 junior secondary schools across its eight sub-districts. Senior secondary includes seven public high schools (SMAN) serving approximately 5,406 students in 2023-2024. Higher education comprises around 12 institutions, including Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin and Universitas Muslim , with projections indicating 21,450 residents attaining tertiary qualifications by the end of 2024. The adult literacy rate for those aged 15 and over stood at 97.52% in 2023, reflecting improvements from earlier decades but still below national ideals. Challenges persist in teacher distribution and quality, particularly in specialized subjects. In public senior high schools, teaching relies on only 19 educators for over 5,000 students, resulting in ratios of one per 12 students overall but with some schools having just one , leading to overburdened schedules and suboptimal delivery under the Merdeka Belajar framework. A of supervisors, exacerbated by retirements, hampers oversight, with limited to senior or former principals. Access inequalities affect , with uneven participation rates and historical dropout issues; surveys from 2013 identified 1,801 primary-level and 818 junior secondary dropouts, driven by , family instability, and weak enforcement, though collaborative programs with community learning centers have absorbed some cases. Additional hurdles include , such as brawls and , prompting anti-violence socialization efforts, and resource gaps like inadequate collections limiting reading access. Urban-rural disparities in education equity persist, with lower gross participation rates in Baubau compared to some rural areas in , underscoring needs for targeted interventions in teacher welfare, infrastructure, and enforcement of compulsory schooling.

Healthcare facilities and access

Baubau's primary , RSUD Kota Baubau, serves as a regional referral center on a 6,000 m² site, offering integrated services including polyclinics, inpatient care, and partnerships with and other insurers for broader access. The facility emphasizes technological upgrades amid competition from private providers. Private options include Siloam Hospitals , a with 24-hour emergency services, modern equipment, and trained staff focused on affordable care for residents, located strategically in the port city. Additional hospitals such as RS Murhum and RSU Faga Husada provide supplementary inpatient and outpatient services. At the primary level, 17 puskesmas deliver essential care, including antenatal visits, vaccinations, and limited inpatient services at select sites like Wajo and Liwuto, supporting initiatives. Of these, 13 meet staffing standards for key worker types, while four remain incomplete, reflecting ongoing human resource gaps. Access is facilitated by BPJS coverage and puskesmas proximity, yet challenges persist with low fulfillment of staffing norms—only 11.11% of facilities met standards as of recent assessments—and rising non-communicable diseases straining resources. Local authorities prioritize preventive programs to address these, including free health checks and early detection efforts.

Transportation and connectivity

Baubau's primary air access is via Betoambari Airport (IATA: BUW), which offers direct flights exclusively to (UPG), covering 336 km in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Wings Air operates three daily flights on this route, with additional services by every two days. Maritime connectivity dominates due to Baubau's island location, with Murhum Port (also known as Baubau Ferry Terminal) serving as the key hub. Daily ferries operated by Pelni connect to Makassar, taking 16 hours and 38 minutes at a cost of Rp 230,000 to Rp 290,000, and to Kendari in 7 hours and 13 minutes for Rp 180,000 to Rp 230,000. The port facilitates inter-island passenger and cargo movement, linking to ports in Sulawesi, Maluku, Kalimantan, and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Local access to the port from the city center is provided by angkot minivans and ojek motorcycle taxis. The city's road network spans 430.02 km as of 2015, comprising 397.22 km of paved roads managed by the department. A 174 km national , the Buton South-North (Baubau-Labuan), runs along the west coast, supporting regional connectivity. Public transportation within Baubau relies on angkot minibuses, ojek, and conventional , though online-based ride-hailing services have impacted traditional operators since their introduction. No rail infrastructure exists in the city.

Culture and Society

Butonese cultural heritage

The Butonese cultural heritage centers on the legacy of the Sultanate, established around the and converted to in 1540, blending Islamic practices with pre-Islamic animistic elements such as beliefs in guardian spirits and reincarnation influenced by . Predominant shapes daily life, with the central in Baubau serving as the focal point for Friday prayers and ceremonies, though traditional healers mediate supernatural forces like arwah (spirits of the deceased) causing illness. Maritime traditions define Butonese identity, historically as skilled seafarers using praus for trade across the , a practice tied to subsistence fishing and seasonal migration. Key customs include life-cycle rituals preserving social cohesion. The dole-dole tradition involves rolling infants under two years old on banana leaves coated in coconut oil, performed by a shaman to strengthen the soul, confer immunity, and ward off misfortune, rooted in beliefs of infant vulnerability. For adolescent girls, the posuo ritual marks puberty's onset through seclusion in a rear house room, often lasting several days, emphasizing hygiene, moral education, and transition to womanhood while restricting social interaction. Oral traditions like kangkilo transmit multicultural wisdom, embodying purification (tahara), Sufi ethics, and social standards that foster tolerance and piety, serving as a cultural marker for Butonese identity. Expressive culture features limited traditional arts, with post-sultanate decline in court dances though revival efforts persist; funerals integrate Muslim rites with reincarnation observances. Kinship emphasizes nuclear families and arranged marriages, favoring cousin unions among nobility, with equal property inheritance except for heirlooms like keris daggers. Traditional elites—customary, palace, and religious figures—actively safeguard these elements, embedding local wisdom in community governance against modernization pressures.

Language and scripts

The official language throughout , including Baubau, is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), which employs the exclusively for all governmental, educational, and media purposes. Wolio, the primary indigenous language of Baubau and surrounding areas on Island, functions as a among local ethnic groups and was historically the court language of the Baubau Sultanate. Spoken by the Wolio people, it traditionally uses the Buri Wolio script—a modified form of the Arabic alphabet (Jawi variant)—which has been employed since the 1500s and continues for official regional signage such as street signs. In contemporary settings, particularly schools, Wolio is increasingly written in the to align with national education standards. The , an Austronesian tongue spoken by Butonese communities principally around Baubau, originally lacked a standardized script but has utilized a version of the Arabic Gundul script in limited historical contexts; it now primarily adopts the Latin alphabet, with the Korean script introduced in 2009 for revitalization efforts to enhance literacy among younger speakers. Baubau uniquely features on public signage in districts like Sorawolio, where Cia-Cia terms appear alongside Indonesian for street names, schools, and facilities, reflecting local initiatives to preserve the amid dominance by Indonesian and Wolio. These multilingual practices underscore Baubau's role as a linguistic hub on , though Indonesian's predominates in formal domains due to national policy.

Historical sites and preservation

The Wolio Fortress, also known as Benteng Wolio or Palace Fortress, serves as the primary historical site in Baubau, constructed in the late during the Sultanate era. Built around 1542 under Sultan Kaimuddin (Laki Laponto), the fortress encompasses 23,375 hectares, making it the largest fortification by area globally, and functioned as the sultanate's governmental and defensive center overlooking the city. Enclosing the hilltop , the fortress features well-preserved walls mounted with historical cannons, internal of sultans, traditional wooden houses, and the Masjid Wolio, a historic dating to the sultanate period. Adjacent fortifications, including Sorawolio II Fort to the east and the triangular-patterned Kotana Baadia and Kotana Sorawolio forts, formed a defensive network imitating the central Wolio structure for protecting the 's eastern flanks. Preservation efforts in Baubau emphasize inventorying cultural objects and leveraging traditional elites to maintain local wisdom tied to sultanate heritage, with identifying sites like Sorawolio II for enhanced recognition and historical development. The Cultural Heritage Preservation Office has documented Buton Island forts since 2011, while community events such as marathons at the Wolio site promote sustainable upkeep amid pressures.

Recreation, parks, and community life

Recreational activities in Baubau primarily revolve around its coastal and natural landscapes, including beaches suitable for swimming and relaxation. Nirwana Beach and Pantai Kamali attract visitors for leisurely outings and water-based pursuits, with facilities supporting local . Outdoor adventures such as stand-up and eco-tours are available through operators like Saltwater Tours, emphasizing the city's access to marine environments. Parks and green spaces provide opportunities for immersion and light . offers eco-tourism experiences amid coastal ecosystems, while Hutan Pinus Samparona features forests for scenic walks. Kotamara, a seaside , allows residents and tourists to enjoy fresh air and views in a relaxed setting. Landmarks like the Dragon Statue serve as focal points for casual visits and , integrating cultural elements into recreational outings. Community life centers on vibrant markets and traditional gatherings that foster social interaction. Bustling local markets enable daily exchanges of goods and cultural practices, often accompanied by traditional dances during events. facilities, including Stadion Betoambari, host community athletic events and promote among residents. Community-based initiatives further engage locals in sustainable recreational development, blending heritage with visitor experiences.

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