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Baso, Indonesia

West Sumatra · Indonesia

Baso is a small town in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,920 ft (890 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2,920 ft Elevation 890 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
101.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain101.6 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Coordinates-0.2807°, 100.4536°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sumatra
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation101.6 inches (2,580 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baso

Baso is a small town in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet (890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Baso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 101.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Indonesia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2807°N, 100.4536°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.6"
167% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

294 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.6 82 km
Apr 1, 1998 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.0 136 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 111 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 24 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 25 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 130 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 68 km
Feb 22, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 142 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 50 km
Jan 23, 2001 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.6 135 km
Apr 9, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 141 km
Sep 30, 2009 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.4 61 km
Apr 2, 2008 115 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.3 141 km
Dec 29, 1999 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.3 93 km
Feb 6, 2013 65 km S of Padang, Indonesia M5.3 141 km
Jul 17, 2025 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 126 km
Mar 6, 2012 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 70 km
Jan 16, 2016 94 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 132 km
Aug 10, 2019 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 129 km
Mar 5, 1991 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 82 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 11 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 18 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 49 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 66 km
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 82 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 148 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
February 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 10.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in

Baso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Baso

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Kamang Magek
SMA Negeri 1 Baso
SMA Negeri 1 Ampek Angkek
SD N 06 Lasi Mudo
Kompleks SMA N 1 Canduang
SDN 07 Lasi Tuo
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Museums in Baso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amai Setia Folk Art Museum
Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah III
Bung Hatta Palace
museum Buya Hamka
Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma
Museum Rumah Gadang Kinantan
Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta
Museum Rumah Kelahiran Buya Hamka
Rumah Adat Kaum Koto
Rumah Gadang Minangkabau

Farmers Markets in Baso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
food market
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
non food market
Padang Luar Market
Pakan Ahad.
Pasar Amor
Pasar Jum'at Tanjung Sungayang
Pasar Nagari Pandai Sikek
Pasar Piladang
Pasar Pusat Padang Panjang
Pasar Rabaa

Restaurants in Baso

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kadai dapen

Cafes in Baso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee laboratory

Monuments in Baso

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tugu Jam

Clinics in Baso

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #4977477223

Train Stations in Baso

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baso (Eks)
Biaro (Eks)
Padang Tarab (Ex)
Simpang Padang Tarab (Eks)
Stasiun Baso (Eks)
Ujung Guguk (Eks)

Bus Stations in Baso

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Padang Tarab (Ex)

Gas Stations in Baso

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #980558161
Pertamina

Stadiums & Teams in Baso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baso

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minangkabau International AirportPDGMedium Airport
Tabing AirportMedium Airport
Pusako Anak Nagariu AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baso

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lasi Tuo
Masjid Al-Muslimin
Masjid Baiturrahman
Masjid Jami', Lungguk Muto
Mesjid Jami'k Koto Marapak
Mushalla
Musholla Katimbuang
Musholla Nurul Ikhlas
Nurul Ikhlas
Nurul Islam Bonjo

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 Baso?

Baso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.6 inches.

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