Gorontalo (city)

city and capital of Gorontalo Province, Indonesia

Gorontalo is a city and the capital of the Gorontalo Province, Indonesia. It is on the island of Sulawesi. The city has an area of 64.79 km² and a population of 179,991 at the 2010 Census.[1]

Gorontalo
Gorontalo City
Kota Gorontalo
A view of Gorontalo
A view of Gorontalo
Flag of Gorontalo
Coat of arms of Gorontalo
Location within Gorontalo Province
Location within Gorontalo Province
Gorontalo is located in Sulawesi
Gorontalo
Gorontalo
Location in Sulawesi and Indonesia
Gorontalo is located in Indonesia
Gorontalo
Gorontalo
Gorontalo (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 0°32′N 123°4′E / 0.533°N 123.067°E / 0.533; 123.067
Country Indonesia
Province Gorontalo
Founded18 March 1728
Government
 • MayorMarten A Taha
 • Vice MayorBudi Doku
Area
 • Total64.79 km2 (25.02 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)
 • Total179,991
Time zoneUTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time)
Area code(+62) 435
Websitewww.gorontalokota.go.id
  1. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.