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Benteng, Indonesia

South Sulawesi · Indonesia

Benteng is a small town in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
45.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-6.1184°, 120.4605°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation45.2 inches (1,149 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Benteng

Benteng is a small town in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Benteng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area490.8 sq mi (1,271.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-6.1184°N, 120.4605°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.20"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 24, 1990 135 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M7.1 139 km
Sep 21, 2013 129 km N of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M6.1 144 km
Jul 14, 2020 155 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.7 121 km
Jun 22, 2022 142 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 134 km
Jan 11, 2021 150 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.6 126 km
Jan 23, 2014 160 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.5 111 km
Apr 3, 2001 157 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.4 119 km
Aug 9, 2001 142 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.4 140 km
Jan 8, 2021 144 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.2 126 km
Jul 26, 1997 141 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.2 133 km
Aug 21, 2023 Flores Sea M5.2 144 km
Mar 12, 2005 152 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.2 124 km
Feb 19, 2009 136 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.2 143 km
May 31, 1998 147 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.1 124 km
Jul 28, 1998 153 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.1 121 km
May 5, 2023 Flores Sea M5.0 127 km
Apr 27, 1994 148 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.0 127 km
Sep 13, 1992 139 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.0 134 km
Mar 16, 2025 145 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M4.9 131 km
Jan 12, 2004 130 km N of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest
February 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in

Benteng has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Benteng

Institution Type Founded Website
Kampus Fakultas Vokasi Universitas Hasanuddin Selayar University
Universitas Hasanuddin Kampus Vokasi Selayar University

Schools in Benteng

69+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
MI Swasta Babul Rahmah Dongkalan
SD Negeri 21 Palemba
SD Inpres 82 Matalalang
Balai Latihan Kerja Kab. Kepulauan Selayar
SD Swasta IT Ar Rahmah
SMP Negeri 14 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Negeri 3 Pasang
SMP Negeri 18 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Inpres 71 Paoiya
MTs Swasta Yapis Palemba
SD Negeri 5 Kahu-kahu
SMA Negeri 7 Kepulauan Selayar
SMP Negeri 30 Satap Kepulauan Selayar
SD Negeri 36 Gusung Timur
Pondok Pesantren Tahfizul Quran Al Wahdah
SD Negeri 11 Parak
Pondok Pesantren Hidayatullah
SD Negeri 27 Cinimabela
SD Negeri 19 Benteng Selatan
Pondok Pesantren As Sunnah
SLBN 1 Selayar
MTs Nurul Yaqin
SD Inpres Benteng Timur 112
SMK Negeri 5 Selayar
SMP Negeri 2 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Negeri Tanabau
Pondok Pesantren
SD Inpres 88 Boneapara
SD Negeri 60 Benteng Selatan
SD Negeri Benteng Selatan no. 1
SD Negeri 11 Bitombang
Kompleks Perguruan Muhammadiyah
SD Negeri 96 Kalibonto
Pondok Pesantren Babussalam
MI Negeri 5 dan MTs Negeri 2 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Inpres 53 Polebungin
SMP Negeri 5 Kepulauan Selayar
SMA Negeri 1 Kepulauan Selayar
SMK Negeri 3 Kepulauan Selayar
SMPN 2 Benteng
SMK Negeri 1 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Inp. 2 Benteng Selayar
SD Inpres 63 Barugaiya
SDI Lembang Jaya
SMK Negeri 2 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Inpres 58 Benteng
SMP Negeri 1 Kepulauan Selayar
Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Kepulauan Selayar
SDN Reaiya
SMP Negeri 27 Kepulauan Selayar
SMA Negeri 1 Bontoharu
SMA Negeri 1 Benteng
SD Inpres 54 Bontomarannu
SD Negeri 28 Kaburu
SMP Negeri 35 Kepulauan Selayar
SD Inpres 76 Lembang Matene
MTs Swasta Amaliyah
SD Negeri 51 Mare-mare
SD Inpres 97 Baturapa
MI Swasta Balangpangi
SD Inpres 100 Teko
SD NEGERI BENTENG 3
SD Negeri 99 Paradaiya
SD Negeri 98 Gollek
SMP Negeri 34 Kepulauan Selayar
MI Swasta Dallemambua
SD Inpres 102 Dallemambua
SMA Negeri 9 Kepulauan Selayar
Pondok Pesantren K.H. Abdul Qadir Qasim
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Radio Stations near Benteng

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Benteng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gong Nekara
Museum Nekara

Farmers Markets in Benteng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Barugaiya
Pasar Lama Barugaiya
Pasar Lembang Bau
Pasar Pariangan
Pasar Sentral Benteng Kepulauan Selayar
Pasar Tanabau Tenro
TPI Bonehalang

Hotels in Benteng

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Safira
Hotel Tanjung Merayu
Rayhan Square Hotel
Selayar Beach Hotel
Wisma Aqila

Restaurants in Benteng

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rumah Makan AGUNG
Warung Selerata

Cafes in Benteng

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Careeta Coffee
Crema Cafe
Simbiosa Cafe
Warkop passiana
ZZ Cafe

Monuments in Benteng

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tugu Adipura

Zoos in Benteng

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kampung Penyu

Clinics in Benteng

22 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #228032543
Klinik Diponegoro
Klinik Selayar
Poskesdes Kohala
Poskesdes Patilereng
Posyandu
Posyandu
Posyandu Kaburu
Posyandu Reaiya
Praktek Umum dr. Frengki Wijaya
Puskesmas Barugaiya
Puskesmas Benteng
Puskesmas Bontoharu
Puskesmas Bontosikuyu
Puskesmas Bontosunggu
Puskesmas Pembantu Bitombang
Puskesmas Pembantu Gojang
Puskesmas Pembantu Lembang Jaya
Puskesmas Pembantu Rea-rea
Puskesmas Polebungin
Pustu Bontolempangan
Pustu Lembang Matene

Bus Stations in Benteng

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kantor Terminal Benteng Selayar
Ternimal Bus Benteng

Gas Stations in Benteng

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
Pertashop
SPBU 76-928-01 Benteng
SPBU 76.928.03 Parappa

Banks in Benteng

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Mandiri
Bank Sulselbar Cabang Kepulauan Selayar
BNI
BRI
BRI
BRI

Airports Near Benteng

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Selayar - Haji Aroeppala AirportKSRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Benteng

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Benteng
TIKI cab. Selayar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benteng

60 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Darussalam
Gereja
GPdI Siloam Ministry
Masjid Al Anshar
Masjid Al Fatah
Masjid Al Ihsan
Masjid Al Ikhlas
Masjid Al Mubaraq
Masjid Al Mukramun
Masjid Al Munawwarah
Masjid Al Munawwarah
Masjid Al Ummah
Masjid Al Wahdah
Masjid An Nur
Masjid Awaluddin Dato Ribandang
Masjid Babul Hijrah
Masjid Babul Jannah
Masjid Babul Khaer
Masjid Babul Khair
Masjid Babul Marhamah
Masjid Babussaadah
Masjid Babussalam
Masjid Babussalam
Masjid Dusun
Masjid Jabal Rahmah
Masjid Jihad Akbar
Masjid Muhajirin
Masjid Nur Hikmat
Masjid Nurul Aini
Masjid Nurul Amin
Masjid Nurul Amin
Masjid Nurul Hidayah
Masjid Nurul Hidayah
Masjid Nurul Hidayah
Masjid Nurul Ikhwan
Masjid Nurul Iman
Masjid Nurul Jihad
Masjid Nurul Jihad
Masjid Nurul Musta'wan
Masjid Nurul Wathan Pemda
Masjid Nurul Yaqin
Masjid Nurul Yasin
Masjid Nurus Sa'adah
Masjid Rahmatan Lil'Alamin
Masjid Raya
Masjid Raya
Masjid Syuhada 45
Mesjid
Mesjid Agung al Umaraini Benteng Selayar
Mesjid Appabatu
Mesjid Baitul Makmur
Mesjid Barugaiya
Mesjid Depag
Mesjid Lembangjaya
Mesjid Mujahidin
Mesjid Nurul Jihad Lembang Matene
Mesjid Pasar Baru
Msajid Nurul Arqam
Mushollah RSUD Selayar
Zawiya Kecil Tarekat Naqsybandi Haqqani

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

🇮🇩 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 Benteng

What is the weather like in Benteng?

Benteng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches.

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