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Balai Pungut, Indonesia

Riau · Indonesia

Balai Pungut is a mid-size city in Riau, Indonesia with a population of 56,452. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

56,452 Population 67/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
115.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population56,452
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain115.6 in/yr
Sunny Days127/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population56,452
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates1.0595°, 101.2905°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceRiau
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation115.6 inches (2,935 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balai Pungut

Balai Pungut is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Riau) with a population of 56,452. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Balai Pungut

Balai Pungut has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Dec (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 2718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.6° 227.4
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 31.1° 155.8
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.6° 212.2
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 23° / 31.1° 294.6
May 27°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.2° 236.8
Jun 26.4°C / 79°F 23° / 30.5° 256.4
Jul 26.4°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.7° 139.9
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31.1° 176.3
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.3° 180.7
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.4° 270.6
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31° 313.7
Dec 26°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.5° 253.6
Balai Pungut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area840.1 sq mi (2,175.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates1.0595°N, 101.2905°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.6"
204% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 21, 2025.

Nov 11, 1999 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia M6.2 110 km
Dec 9, 2009 78 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.9 150 km
Sep 8, 2014 89 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.9 141 km
May 11, 1991 107 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.9 108 km
Feb 9, 2023 84 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M4.9 135 km
Dec 16, 1991 92 km SSE of Bandar, Indonesia M4.9 135 km
Jan 5, 2004 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.8 25 km
Mar 20, 1995 105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.8 106 km
May 9, 2007 109 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.8 133 km
Jun 14, 2001 87 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M4.8 135 km
Sep 23, 1997 106 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.8 106 km
Sep 7, 2004 98 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia M4.7 131 km
Sep 14, 2011 117 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.7 135 km
Sep 2, 2000 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia M4.7 87 km
Mar 31, 2012 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.6 24 km
Dec 12, 1993 104 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia M4.6 113 km
Jan 13, 2017 86 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.6 87 km
Apr 4, 2013 89 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.5 138 km
Mar 14, 2005 115 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.5 144 km
Apr 5, 2006 northern Sumatra, Indonesia M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sarik-Gajah (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 164 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 182 km
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 184 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 193 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in

Balai Pungut has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.1") and July the driest (5.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Balai Pungut

Institution Type Founded Website
Mitra Gama Institute of Technology College Visit →

Schools in Balai Pungut

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 6 Pinggir
SMA Negeri 1 Pinggir
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Gas Stations in Balai Pungut

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SPBU Pertamina

Stadiums & Teams in Balai Pungut

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Airports Near Balai Pungut

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pinang Kampai AirportDUMMedium Airport
Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFBPKUMedium Airport
Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balai Pungut

What is the population of Balai Pungut?

Balai Pungut has a population of 56,452 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 840.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balai Pungut?

Balai Pungut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.6 inches.

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