Parepare is a city (kota) in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, located on the southwest coast of Sulawesi, about 155 km (96 mi) north of the provincial capital of Makassar. A port town, it is one of the major population centers of the Bugis people. The city has a population of 129,542 people, according to the 2010 Census. Jusuf Habibie, the third President of Indonesia, was born in Parepare.

A place in Indonesia, Parepare is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. 1-2 days is an ideal duration of visit to Parepare.