What is "luwuk"

Luwuk is the capital of Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 101.43 km². There used to be an oil industry in the region. It has a total population of 54.089 in the town.

The universities in Luwuk are UNTIKA and UNISMUH. Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport serves the area.

Luwuk has 3 ethnic groups, there are Saluan, Balantak, and Banggai.

Category:Populated places in Central Sulawesi Category:Regency capitals of Indonesia

A luwuk is a type of short sword from the island of Java. This sword is found mostly in East Java and Central Java. It is said that this sword was named Luwuk because it was created by an Empu (Indonesian Bladesmith) named Ki Luwuk. This sword was believed to have magic power because it was made with a special ritual, and has existed since the Majapahit era. The Luwuk is listed as one of the deadliest weapons from the Paregreg war. During that era, only those in the nobility or in the warrior class were permitted to use a luwuk.