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Balige, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Balige is a small town in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,012 ft (918 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,012 ft Elevation 918 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
108.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain108.4 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Coordinates2.3328°, 99.0657°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation108.4 inches (2,754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balige

Balige is a small town in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet (918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Balige enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Indonesia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Area1,167.4 sq mi (3,023.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates2.3328°N, 99.0657°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.4"
185% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 148 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 130 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 125 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 78 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 129 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 135 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 55 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 128 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 64 km
May 12, 2003 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 134 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 59 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 38 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 51 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 56 km
May 3, 2014 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 142 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 47 km
May 19, 2008 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.3 69 km
Nov 1, 1993 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 110 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 119 km
Mar 11, 2023 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 38 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 89 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 96 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 119 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 120 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
March 71°F (21°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in Coldest
October 70°F (21°C) 9.9 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in

Balige has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in September to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (3.6").

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Museums in Balige

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Batak T.B. Silalahi ( T.B. Silalahi Center )
TB SILALAHI Center
Tugu Raja Mataniari Tambun

Farmers Markets in Balige

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Balige
Pasar Balige
Pasar Porsea

Hotels in Balige

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Horatio Guesthouse
Ompu Herti

Restaurants in Balige

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kedai Bakmi Sukaria

Cafes in Balige

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakso Babi
Bunga Mawar
Hello Hello Toba
Rodabaru

Gas Stations in Balige

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #820947051

Airports Near Balige

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibisa AirportSIWSmall Airport
Silangit AirportDTBSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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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What is the weather like in Balige?

Balige enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.4 inches.

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