The origin of the name Pinrang

There are several versions of the origin of the name Pinrang Pinrang developed in the community itself.

The first version of the call that comes from Bugis Pinrang the word "benrang" which means "water pool" can also mean "swamp". This is caused by the early opening of the exact area Pinrang currently Pinrang downtown district is still a low area that is often flooded and marshy.

The second version says that it is caused by the one time King Sawitto named La Dorommeng La Paleteange, free of exile from the kingdom of Gowa the help Baso White Panca Enrekang and assisted the brave troops of Kampung Kaluppini Enrekang. The arrival was welcomed by his people, but they were amazed because the king's face changed and they said "Pinra bawangngi tappana puatta pole Gowa", which means changing it faces from Gowa Our Master. Then after that people started calling the area as a means Pinra changed, the future of local communities transform into Pinrang mention.

Another source said the former settlement of Pinrang swamps inundated always makes people move constantly looking for residential areas that are free standing water, moving or changing settlements in the Bugis language called "PINRA-PINRA ONROANG". Once people find a good settlement, the place was given the name: PINRA-PINRA.

Of the two different histories was born the same term, namely "PINRA", then said it was in development is influenced by intonation and dialect Bugis to become Pinrang currently enshrined into the name of Pinrang.