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Banda, Indonesia

Papua · Indonesia

Banda is a small town in Papua, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,670 ft (509 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,670 ft Elevation 509 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
177.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain177.8 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Coordinates-3.1796°, 140.9419°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvincePapua
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation177.8 inches (4,515 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Banda

Banda is a small town in Indonesia (Papua) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet (509 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 177.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 177.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Indonesia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Area451.1 sq mi (1,168.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1796°N, 140.9419°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 177.8"
368% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 17, 1998 50 km WNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M7.0 112 km
Oct 31, 1992 40 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M6.5 102 km
Dec 19, 1995 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.5 98 km
Oct 17, 2002 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 92 km
Apr 11, 2004 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 113 km
Apr 18, 1995 59 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M6.1 136 km
Oct 31, 1992 42 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M6.1 104 km
Mar 20, 2012 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 103 km
Jan 17, 2007 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 124 km
Apr 7, 2010 82 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea M6.0 129 km
Sep 17, 2016 52 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M6.0 129 km
Oct 19, 2002 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 89 km
Sep 24, 2016 65 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M5.9 142 km
Feb 3, 2004 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 88 km
Aug 8, 2005 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 111 km
May 30, 2006 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 116 km
Aug 4, 2005 127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 100 km
Sep 18, 2016 61 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia M5.8 137 km
Jul 22, 2007 41 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea M5.8 90 km
Mar 26, 1998 71 km S of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1935 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 89 km
1900 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 5 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
December 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in

Banda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (5.7").

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Schools in Banda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 3 Waris
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Airports Near Banda

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International AirportDJJLarge Airport
Vanimo AirportVAIMedium Airport
Amanab AirportAMUSmall Airport
Begowre AirstripSmall Airport
Bewani AirportBWPSmall Airport
Blackwara AirportSmall Airport
Doyo Baru AirportSmall Airport
Fas AirstripSmall Airport
Green River AirportGVISmall Airport
Guriaso (Keraso) AirportGUESmall Airport
Hulu Atas AirstripSmall Airport
Imonda AirportIMDSmall Airport
Kamberatoro AirportKDQSmall Airport
Kaure AirstripSmall Airport
Kilifas AirstripSmall Airport
Kwomtari AirstripSmall Airport
Leitre AirportLTFSmall Airport
Molof AirstripSmall Airport
Ossima AirportOSGSmall Airport
Senggeh AirportSEHSmall Airport
Smok AirstripSmall Airport
Utai AirstripSmall Airport
Utai AirstripSmall Airport
Wasengla AirstripSmall Airport
Yuruf Airport [UNUSABLE]RUFSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

🇮🇩 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 Banda?

Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 177.8 inches.

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