Everything about Palu

Palu is a city as well as the capital of the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Hammer is located about 1,650 km to the northeast of Jakarta. Coordinates are 0 ° 54 'S 119 ° 50' east longitude. Its population amounts to 342 754 inhabitants (2012).

The origin of the name of the city of Palu is a word that means the Land Topalu'e uplifted because this area was originally the ocean, because of the earthquake and the shift plate (hammer koro) so that the area was once a sea of ​​uplifted and forming the valley land that is now the city of Palu.

Air Transportation 

Palu city has a national airport, the airport Pearls. 

Land Transportation 

City ​​transport
In the city of Palu has been in operation at least 800 minibus transportation (public transportation), which became a major commuter in this city. The number of public transportation in the city is often considered to be too much considering this city requires only about 500 public transportation. This means that there are 2 public transportation for a commuter. The cost of Rp. 4000, - for adults and Rp. 3.000, - for students. Interestingly, although the route of public transportation has been established, any public transportation can only take passengers anywhere along the transportation drivers pleasing. One more thing that is unique is the public transportation called "Taxi" by locals. Color is also only 1 public transportation, which is dark blue.

Bus
Moda bus is only used for transportation on a large scale and is not public in the city. This mode is used to transport passengers between the city and across the province.

Taxi
Taxi is the most exclusive commuter in this city. To demonstrate the difference with 'taxi' public transportation, the locals use the word "meter" (metered taxis) to refer to these commuters who refers to the meter that complements each cab.

Ojeg
Ojeg is an alternative mode of transportation in this city. Just like in other cities, OJEG a 'bike taxi' which is always ready to take passengers directly to their destination at a rate corresponding to the distance goal. When in other cities the carpenters OJEG using uniform, then in this city you might find it difficult to find because there is no uniform for the motorcycle taxi drivers. However, you can find it in the corners of the intersection, or they will offer their services directly if you pass that looks are waiting on the edge of the road.

Gig and tricycles
This traditional transportation modes can still be found in some areas of the city. However, the region does not enter the circulation is limited to the city center and is only limited to transport passengers and goods around the location of the traditional markets.