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Ambon, Indonesia
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Ambon is a large city in Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 347,288. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 347,288 |
| Population Density | 3,012 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6958°, 128.1833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
| Country | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| State / Province | Maluku |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 107.3 inches (2,725 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ambon
Ambon is a large city in Indonesia (Maluku) with a population of 347,288. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.
Climate in Ambon
Ambon has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3163 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Indonesia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6958°N, 128.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 100.0 m (328 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 100.0 m | 2,330 | 49 km |
| 1899 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 12.0 m | 2,460 | 85 km |
| 2006 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4 | 108 km |
| 1983 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 2021 | BANDA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 147 km |
| 1841 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 83 km |
| 1711 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1876 | CERAM SEA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 129 km |
| 2004 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 1950 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | 1 | 17 km |
| 1892 | SERAM ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1891 | BANDA SEA | Unknown | - | - | 97 km |
| 1775 | AMBON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 2 km |
| 1754 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | 4 | 41 km |
| 1708 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 4 km |
| 1674 | BANDA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 2 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in |
Ambon has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 107.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.2") and November the driest (4.4").
Colleges & Universities in Ambon
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pattimura | University | - | , |
| PGSD Universitas Pattimura | University | - | , |
| Universitas Islam Negeri A.M. Sangadji Ambon | University | - | Visit → |
| Universitas Kristen Indonesia Maluku | University | - | , |
| Universitas Pattimura | University | - | , |
Schools in Ambon
77+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMK Kesehatan Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Ruang Kelas SMK n 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Ruang Kelas SMK 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Sdn 1&61 ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Smpn 6 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Smp N. 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Sdn 2 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Negri 3 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Kristen Nania | - | - | - | - |
| SMP 13 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Ruang Laboratorim SMK 1 | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Xaverius Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMEA 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 18 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 2 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMA PGRI Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Xaverius Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Impres 20, 37 | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 91 WAIHERU | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Negeri 4 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 17 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD, SMP, SMA KRISTEN YAYASAN DR J'B' SITANALA | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri Latihan | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 19 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Pertiwi | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Muhammadiyah | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Negeri 7 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMP | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 5, 6, 12, 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Madrasah Ibtidaiyah | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 8, 14, 82, 83 | - | - | - | - |
| Skola SD, Kampong Masising, Hative Besar | - | - | - | - |
| SMK | - | - | - | - |
| Slb | - | - | - | - |
| SMA 6 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Kantin SMK 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah | - | - | - | - |
| Ruang Kelas SMK n 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Ruang Kelas SMK 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Sdn 1&61 ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Smpn 6 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Smp N. 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Sdn 2 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Xaverius Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMEA 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 18 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| Ruang Laboratorim SMK 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 2 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMA PGRI Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Xaverius Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMP | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kristen Kalam Kudus | - | - | - | - |
| SMP NEGERI 1 AMBON | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Pertiwi | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kristen Kalam Kudus | - | - | - | - |
| SMP NEGERI 1 AMBON | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Muhamadiyah | - | - | - | - |
| SD Inpres 21 dan SD Negeri 38 | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Negeri 4 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 17 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD, SMP, SMA KRISTEN YAYASAN DR J'B' SITANALA | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri Latihan | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 19 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Inpres 21 dan SD Negeri 38 | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Muhammadiyah | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Negeri 7 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 5, 6, 12, 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Madrasah Ibtidaiyah | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 8, 14, 82, 83 | - | - | - | - |
| SMK | - | - | - | - |
| Slb | - | - | - | - |
| Kantin SMK 1 Ambon | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ambon
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRI Pro 4 Ambon | culture, network | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Ambon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gedung Serba Guna | ||||
| Gedung Serba Guna | ||||
| Museum Siwalima | ||||
| Siwalima Ethnological Museum | ||||
| Siwalima Maritime Museum |
Libraries in Ambon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPT Perpustakaan Unpatti | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ambon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfamidi | |||||
| Alfamidi | |||||
| Alfamidi | |||||
| Alfamidi | |||||
| Ambon Citty Center | |||||
| Gudang Barang Nania | |||||
| Gudang Barang Nania | |||||
| Indomaret Waiheru | |||||
| Indomaret Waiheru | |||||
| Kios | |||||
| Kios | |||||
| Kios Fitri | |||||
| Kios Sekar | |||||
| Pasar Batu Merah | |||||
| Pasar Batu Merah | |||||
| Pasar Gotong Royong | |||||
| Pasar Ikan Arumbae | |||||
| Pasar Ikan Arumbae | |||||
| Pasar Mardika | |||||
| Pasar Rombengan | |||||
| Pasar Tagalaya | |||||
| Pasar Transit Passo | |||||
| Swalayan Planet | |||||
| Swalayan Planet | |||||
| Toko Senyum 5000 | |||||
| Warung Rujak Pantai Natsepa |
Hotels in Ambon
39 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ambon
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ambon
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ambon
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ambon
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ambon
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ambon
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ambon
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ambon
23 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ambon
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ambon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ambon
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pattimura International Airport | AMQ | Large Airport |
| Amahai Airport | AHI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ambon
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kantor Pos | |
| Kantor Pos | |
| Kantor Pos Tanah Lapang Kecil |
Treatment Centers in Ambon
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lab. PCR Test Universitas Pattimura | ||
| Puskesmas Belakang Soya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambon
100 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Fatah Mosque | |
| Balai Kerohanian | |
| Balai Perhimpunan Saksi-Saksi Yehuwa | |
| Gereja | |
| Gereja Advent | |
| Gereja Advent | |
| Gereja Advent Hari Ke Tujuh | |
| Gereja Advent Hari Ke Tujuh | |
| Gereja Anugerah | |
| Gereja Bait Eden | |
| Gereja Baptis Indonesia Elim | |
| Gereja Baptis Indonesia Elim | |
| Gereja Bethania | |
| Gereja Bethania | |
| Gereja Bethel Ambon | |
| Gereja Bethel Ambon | |
| Gereja Bethesda | |
| Gereja Bethesda GPM Poka | |
| Gereja Bethesda GPM Poka | |
| Gereja Bukit Doa |
Quick Facts
Around Ambon
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ambon
4 places within 15 km
- • Santai beach
- • Bukit Paralayang
- • Christina Martha Tiahahu
- • Koperasi Bahagia
🇮🇩 About Indonesia
Public Holidays in Indonesia
8 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ambon
What is the population of Ambon?
Ambon has a population of 347,288 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 3,012 people per square mile, spread across 115.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ambon?
Ambon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.3 inches.