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Port of BAUBAU

IDBUW🇮🇩Indonesia

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About Port of BAUBAU

Baubau is a historic harbor on the southwest coast of Buton Island, Indonesia. It serves as a regional economic center, handling general cargo. The port is equipped with tugs and a drydock.

Background
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. 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 and 159,248 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate in mid-2023 was 161,280. 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, and briefly the capital of the entire Southeast Sulawesi regency until 1955 when the capital status shifted to neighbouring Kendari.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

History

Established
1541

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IDBUW
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Banda Sea
Latitude
-5.4578°
Longitude
122.5954°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
52260 →
GeoNames ID
13546535 →
Wikidata
Q15378 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.baubaukota.go.id →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of BAUBAU?

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The approach to BAUBAU is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Masige Lighthouse at 16.4 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Pulau Lebutan (33.8 NM NNE), Tanjung Kanolanatumbi (39.1 NM ENE), Pulau Sogori (49.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of BAUBAU on?

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The Port of BAUBAU is situated on the Indian Ocean in ID. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of BAUBAU?

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You can track vessels near BAUBAU (IDBUW) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for IDBUW on the live map.

Where is the Port of BAUBAU?

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The Port of BAUBAU is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDBUW — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE IDBUW mean?

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The first two characters, ID, are the ISO country code for ID. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of BAUBAU?

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The Port of BAUBAU operates in the UTC+8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.