Majene Sulawesi

Majene

Majene regency has position of a real strategic region, located in north side Makassar city. The regional wide 947,84 Km2, with traveled distance from capital of South Sulawesi is about 302 Km, equipped with mains terminal and assistant terminal, transportation system of water territory have been provided some supporting facilities for ports that is Majene port in Banggai district, Palipi port Sendana district and a seaport in Pamboang district and Malunda district. Majene regency is also the commerce area that is supported with such supporting facilities for commerce like; permanent market and emergency market.In small industrial sector, has a real bright prospect, because there are 2949 small industrial units, which spread over in all district and can permeate 5467 labors. The potential small industry is processing of saline fish, ceramics making, worker and copra making. While pledge commodity is weave industry gedongan silk case mandar.

Geographically Regency Majene Majene district bordering on the North, the South bordering the Gulf of Mandar, west bordering the strait of Makassar and East of the District Polmas.

Beach tourism objects dominate in some districts such as Dato Pangalle in District Baurung developed since 1996 in the form of a white sandy beach area and beautiful marine park. Around the park can be seen various kinds of beautiful ornamental fish. Tourists can dive, fishing or boating along the coast.

Rangkas beach in the Village Totoli, Banggae also known as fishing village and boat building center Sandeq typical Mandar. Fishing boats lined up along the coast are anchored and can be rented.Maluno beachin the village of Puttada, about 35 km from Majene also has a panoramic view and beautiful white sand. Similarly, in the Village Baurung Barana beachlined with palm trees and beach Barana charming as well.

Another object is Limboro Hot Water Baths located in DesaTallu Banua, Sendana District, approximately 46 miles from downtown Majene. This tourism object occupies an area of ​​100 m2. The hot water that are here can meyembuhkan various skin diseases. The location was on the mountaintops Limboro, it was cool with beautiful natural scenery of hazelnut and cocoa crops. Transportation to the attractions there are 6 units of 4 whell hardtop car drivers to take visitors. Here there are no sellers Villa and corn on the cob in the vicinity.Sandeq derived and Mandar language, which means sharp. Lehar construction of the boat body is very thin like a model knife, and on the triangular-shaped screen. Screen form and construction that makes this boat so the rate at sea, and in good weather conditions, can go at speeds of 75 to 20 knots per hour.

Sandeg boat was first made by Rangas are in an environment that is Rangas, Village Totoli. Banggae subdistrict, about 70 miles west of the district capital of Majene. In the world of international tourism and cruise boats Sandeq already known. Sandeq boat which has a dual function in addition to local specialty fishing boats every year Mandar also used as a tool Maritime sports competitions.This boat has become part of tourism development, which since 1995 Race Sandeq activity has become an important event coupled with Tourism South Sulawesi Anniversary Proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia each year. Boat Sandeq become a national asset and has been exhibited in Paris, France and in museumkan at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle in the name of Spirit of Mandar. Cultural tourism can be developed and preserved, among others, is the Tomb of Sheikh Abdul Manan who terlerak Pangaliali in the Village, District Banggae, about 1 km from the town of Majene.

This location is used as a place of ritual ceremonies (Mawlid) every year, and most people come to this place penitential prayers. Sheikh Abdul Manan known as the first Islamic Religious broadcaster in the District of Majene.Another tomb complex is Imanang, located in the New Urban Village District Banggae Pambo'boran. The length around the complex is 197 m and is situated at an altitude of 35 m above sea level. The main character who is buried in this complex is Imanang. He was a descendant of King did not have so-called Imanang which means Infertility.

The tomb complex is Tambulesein the area of ​​Environmental Teppo, New Village, District Banggae. Located on the hill about 55 from sea level, the number of graves that there are about 79 pieces. The tomb complex Lombeng Milk / Milk Lambe Village is located in the neighborhood Ayulita Tande, District Banggae and at the top of the hill and is at an altitude of 100 m above sea level, the tomb of a total of around 262 pieces. The tomb complex Mandar kings and The Hadat Banggae also much visited. This tomb complex is included in the administrative area Pangali Sub-ali, District Banggae and its location is easily accessible for visitors.