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Kendari is the provincial capital of Southeast Sulawesi in Indonesia. Kendari is a city and the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, a province in Indonesia. With a population of 345,107 according to the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in the province and the fourth most in Sulawesi. The city covers an area of 271.76 square kilometers (104.93 sq mi) or about 0.7% of Southeast Sulawesi's land area.
The city was historically the center of the Tolaki people, who make up a majority of both the city's and the province's population. Located on Kendari Bay, it continues to be an important trade center hosting the province's main port and airport. It is the economic and educational center of the province and is home to various universities and colleges. Kendari has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) in Sulawesi.