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=History=
=History=
==Early settlements==
==Early settlements==
The history of settlements in the bay of Pusatoka probably traces back to the first humans to arrive on the Kapulakan Archipelago but volcanic activity up to the 13th century destroyed most of those early structures leaving only a very small archeological record. This same volcanic activity is also generally regarded as the one of the major factors for the construction of stilt houses by the kapulakans, a tradition that is kept alive to this day. Its generally assumed that by the time the [[Batu Monarchy|Batu]] unified the islands under their rule Pusatoka already was the biggest settlement in the Archipelago.
The history of settlements in the bay of Pusatoka probably traces back to the first humans to arrive on the Kapulakan Archipelago but volcanic activity up to the 13th century destroyed most of those early structures leaving only a very small archeological record. This same volcanic activity is also generally regarded as the one of the major factors for the construction of stilt houses by the kapulakans, a tradition that is kept alive to this day. Its generally assumed that by the time the [[Batu Monarchy|Batu]] unified the islands under their rule Pusatoka already was the biggest settlement in the Archipelago.  
==Batu-period==
==Batu-period==
After the first king of the Batu kingdom, King [[Gumelar I.]] already made Pusatoka his base of operations during the [[Wars of Unification (Kapulaka)|unification wars]]. As he died soon after having unified the different tribes it became the role of his son [[Gumelar II.]] to expand the settlement and finally make it his capital in 1215. Under the rule of Gumelar II. the town was expanded from being mostly located on stilts to also include land settlements, including temples and especially the [[Royal palace of Pusatoka]].[[File:Tamalate Palace of Gowa Kingdom.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Reconstruction of the Royal Batu Palace in Pusatoka, nowadays the [[National Heritage Museum (Kapulaka)|National Heritage Museum]]]]  
After the first king of the Batu kingdom, King [[Gumelar I.]] already made Pusatoka his base of operations during the [[Wars of Unification (Kapulaka)|unification wars]]. As he died soon after having unified the different tribes it became the role of his son [[Gumelar II.]] to expand the settlement and finally make it his capital in 1215. Under the rule of Gumelar II. the town was expanded from being mostly located on stilts to also include land settlements, including temples and especially the [[Royal palace of Pusatoka]].[[File:Tamalate Palace of Gowa Kingdom.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Reconstruction of the Royal Batu Palace in Pusatoka, nowadays the [[National Heritage Museum (Kapulaka)|National Heritage Museum]]]]  
 
==Aguda-period==
==Colonial-period==
===Gaullican-occupation===
In 1928 Cahya Sitepu created the Independent Pusatoka Fire Fighter Brigade.
===Weranian-occupation===
==Modern period==
===Federation of the Corriveau-islands===
===August-coup===
[[File:Flag raising ceremony Suara Indonesia 21 Aug 1953 p1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Soldiers of the Republican Guard raise their flag in front of Pusatoka town hall]]
=Politics=
=Politics=
=Economy=
=Economy=

Revision as of 23:24, 10 September 2023

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Pusatoka
ᮕᮥᮞᮃᮊᮧᮒᮃ
View on the city center of Pusatoka from the inner of Poeok
View on the city center of Pusatoka from the inner of Poeok
Etymology: Foam City
Special MunicipalityPusatoka Special Municipality
Founded byKing Gumelar II. of Batu
Government
 • BodyPusatoka City Council
 •  MayorBotak Mainaky (Kapulakan People's Party)
Area
 • Total104.7 km2 (40.4 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total109,437
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
DemonymPusatokan
Postal Code
101
Websiteputasoka.gov.kl

Pusatoka (Kapulakan:ᮕᮥᮞᮃᮊᮧᮒᮃ) is the oldest and largest city of Kapulaka and its capital. It was founded as a trade settlement during the Batu period and steadily grew since then. Pusatoka is both the political and economic centre of Kapulaka while simultaneously being home to roughly one third of Kapulakas population. Next to its function as national capital Pusatoka is also the capital of Poeok, the state it is located in. It's also the economic and cultural center of Kapulaka, housing the only International Airport in Kapulaka as well as the largest harbour. Almost every kapulakan company has their headquarters in Pasutoka and basically every international corporation operating in Kapulaka has a pressence in the city.

History

Early settlements

The history of settlements in the bay of Pusatoka probably traces back to the first humans to arrive on the Kapulakan Archipelago but volcanic activity up to the 13th century destroyed most of those early structures leaving only a very small archeological record. This same volcanic activity is also generally regarded as the one of the major factors for the construction of stilt houses by the kapulakans, a tradition that is kept alive to this day. Its generally assumed that by the time the Batu unified the islands under their rule Pusatoka already was the biggest settlement in the Archipelago.

Batu-period

After the first king of the Batu kingdom, King Gumelar I. already made Pusatoka his base of operations during the unification wars. As he died soon after having unified the different tribes it became the role of his son Gumelar II. to expand the settlement and finally make it his capital in 1215. Under the rule of Gumelar II. the town was expanded from being mostly located on stilts to also include land settlements, including temples and especially the Royal palace of Pusatoka.

Reconstruction of the Royal Batu Palace in Pusatoka, nowadays the National Heritage Museum

Aguda-period

Colonial-period

Gaullican-occupation

In 1928 Cahya Sitepu created the Independent Pusatoka Fire Fighter Brigade.

Weranian-occupation

Modern period

Federation of the Corriveau-islands

August-coup

Soldiers of the Republican Guard raise their flag in front of Pusatoka town hall

Politics

Economy

Transportation

Geography

Demographics