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Baubau, Indonesia
Southeast Sulawesi · Indonesia
Baubau is a large city in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 161,280. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 161,280 |
| Population Density | 1,365 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4633°, 122.6024° |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
| Country | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| State / Province | Southeast Sulawesi |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.4 inches (1,787 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Baubau
Baubau is a large city in Indonesia (Southeast Sulawesi) with a population of 161,280. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.
Climate in Baubau
Baubau has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1790 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Indonesia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4633°N, 122.6024°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in |
Baubau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Baubau
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMIK Millan Dharma | University | - | , |
| Politeknik Bau-bau | University | - | , |
| STAI YPIQ | University | - | , |
| Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin | University | - | , |
| Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin | University | - | , |
| Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton (Kampus 1) | University | - | , |
| Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton (Kampus 2) | University | - | , |
Schools in Baubau
126+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDN Kalia-Lia | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 9 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Topa | - | - | - | - |
| SDNK Wamembe | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Liabuku | - | - | - | - |
| SLB Bungi | - | - | - | - |
| SMAN 5 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 LIABUKU | - | - | - | - |
| MIS Jabal Nur | - | - | - | - |
| Ponpes Putra Darussalam, Liabuku | - | - | - | - |
| Pesantren Putri AL-AMANAH Liabuku | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Lowu-Lowu | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Lowu-Lowu | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 3 Lowu-Lowu | - | - | - | - |
| MIN 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMP N 8 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Tomba | - | - | - | - |
| SMPLB Kokalukuna | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Pulau Makasar | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Bungi 1 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Bungi 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 5 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Waruruma | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Kadolooko 2 | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 7 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Kadolomoko 1 | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 1 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri Karya Baru | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 10 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Batulo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Palatiga | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 12 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MTs.S Al Amanah | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Bataraguru | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 4 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Wangkanapi | - | - | - | - |
| SMAN 1 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 17 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMKN 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMAN 3 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Baadia | - | - | - | - |
| SMKN 4 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 4 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MIS.S Al Aziz Palatiga | - | - | - | - |
| MTS.S Al Aziz Palatiga | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Labalawa | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Keraton | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Wajo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Palatiga | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Batulo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 6 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMKN 1 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MAN Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Lamangga | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Lamangga | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 3 Katobngke | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Wajo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Bone-Bone | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Kaobula | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Wameo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 3 Wameo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Bone-Bone | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 3 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Baadia | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Topa | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 7 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Labalawa | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 15 baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MTSN Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMKS Kesehatan | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 14 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMAS Baaraguru | - | - | - | - |
| SMPS Bataraguru | - | - | - | - |
| SMAS Mutiara | - | - | - | - |
| SMPS Mutiara | - | - | - | - |
| MAS Al-Syaikh Abdul Wahid | - | - | - | - |
| MTs.S Al-Syaikh Abdul Wahid | - | - | - | - |
| SD Integral Hidayatullah | - | - | - | - |
| SMAS Muhammadiyah 2 | - | - | - | - |
| SMAS Muhammadiyah 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Muhammadiyah Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDLBN Waborobo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 3 Pulau Makasar | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 6 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MAS Al Amanah | - | - | - | - |
| SMAS Darussalam | - | - | - | - |
| SMPS Darussalam | - | - | - | - |
| MTs.S Al Huda Sorawolio | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 1 Bugi | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 4 Katobengke | - | - | - | - |
| SMAN 4 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Pelayaran Nusantara | - | - | - | - |
| SMAN 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MIS At Taqwa | - | - | - | - |
| MTs.S At Taqwa | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Wamembe | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 8 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SMAN 6 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Kabauria | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Madongka | - | - | - | - |
| TK Madongka | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 1 Bugi | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Banabungi | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 3 Nganganaumla | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Kaobula | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Wameo | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Manuru | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Pulau Makasar | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Nganganaumala | - | - | - | - |
| SMKN 2 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| MIN Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 2 Katobengke | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Katobengke | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 1 Nganganaumala | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 3 Baubau | - | - | - | - |
| SDN BARUTA | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 4 Wameo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Baubau
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Baubau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benteng sejarah Bombonawulu | ||||
| Keraton Malige | ||||
| Malige |
Libraries in Baubau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kantor Kecamatan Gu | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumah Dinas Camat Gu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Baubau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasar dan Terminal Lakologou | |||||
| Pasar Karya Baru | |||||
| Pasar Karya Nugraha | |||||
| Pasar Lakologou | |||||
| Pasar Lowu-Lowu | |||||
| Pasar Palabusa | |||||
| Pasar Sentral Lama | |||||
| Pasar Tradisional Laelangi | |||||
| Pasara Gonda Baru |
Hotels in Baubau
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Baubau
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Baubau
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Baubau
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Baubau
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Baubau
6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Baubau
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Baubau
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Baubau
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Baubau
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Baubau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Baubau
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Betoambari Airport | BUW | Small Airport |
| Sugimanuru Airport | RAQ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Baubau
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kantor Pos Baubau | |
| Rumah Dinas Kantor Pos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Baubau
49 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gereja | |
| Gereja | |
| Gereja Karmel | |
| Masjid Al Ikhlas Kantor Kecamatan Murhum | |
| Masjid Al-Arabiyah | |
| Masjid Baitul Ma'mur | |
| Masjid Banabungi | |
| Masjid Desa | |
| Masjid Jabal Nur | |
| Masjid Jami Asrah Batupoara | |
| Masjid Kabauria | |
| Masjid Kalia-Lia | |
| Masjid Kalia-Lia | |
| Masjid Kanakea | |
| Masjid Kantalai | |
| Masjid Kaobula | |
| Masjid Kolese | |
| Masjid Kompi 725 | |
| Masjid Panti Asuhan Muslimin Bau - Bau | |
| Masjid Tomba |
Explore Near Baubau
Quick Facts
Around Baubau
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Baubau
16 places within 15 km
- • Katembe
- • Pantai Kapoa
- • Pantai Lakeba
- • Pantai Nirwana
- • Benteng Baadia Buton
- • Benteng Keraton Kesultanan Buton
- • Benteng Sorawolio Buton
- • Benteng Wolio Buton
- • Ex. Gudang Mesiu Benteng
- + 1 more
- • Bukit Wangkapopo
- • Gunu Kalangana
- • Gunu Kantungara
- • Gunung Wokokili
- • Bukit Kolema
- • Bukit Wantiro
🇮🇩 About Indonesia
Public Holidays in Indonesia
8 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Baubau
What is the population of Baubau?
Baubau has a population of 161,280 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 1,365 people per square mile, spread across 118.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Baubau?
Baubau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.4 inches.