[1] The regency is inhabited by various ethnic groups such as the Mandar, Buginese, Javanese and Toraja.

The current provincial governor, Ali Baal Masdar, is the former regent of the region.

This regency is considered quite fertile with large enough paddy farm as well as plantation for chocolate and coconut plants.

Polewali Mandar is also known as the origin of prau sandeq, a boat propelled especially by sails or paddles.

(d) all kelurahan (Darma, Lantora, Madate, Manding, Pekkabata, Polewali, Sulewatang, Takatidung and Wattang).