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Bintuni, Indonesia

West Papua · Indonesia

Bintuni is a small city in West Papua, Indonesia with a population of 24,742. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

24,742 Population 19/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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About Bintuni

Bintuni

Teluk Bintuni Regency or Bintuni Bay Regency is a regency of West Papua Province of Indonesia. It covers an area of 18,637 km2, comprising administrative districts on three sides of Bintuni Bay, a gulf that separates the Bird's Head Peninsula and Bomberai Peninsula which together form the main geographical constituents of the province; it had a population of 52,422 at the 2010 Census and 87,083 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 91,064. The administrative centre is the town of Bintuni.

People

Population24,742
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain109.3 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population24,742
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-2.1097°, 133.5246°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Papua
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.3 inches (2,775 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bintuni

Bintuni is a small city in Indonesia (West Papua) with a population of 24,742. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Bintuni

Bintuni has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (25.9°C), the coldest is Jul (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2782 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.9° 228.8
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 21.7° / 30.2° 296.6
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30° 295.1
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 21.7° / 30.1° 319.8
May 25.9°C / 79°F 22.1° / 29.9° 253.3
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.4° 201.0
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.7° / 29.3° 232.6
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 22.1° / 29.6° 194.7
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.9° 163.5
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.2° 149.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.2° 148.8
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30° 298.7
Bintuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1,278.7 sq mi (3,311.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-2.1097°N, 133.5246°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.3"
188% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

509 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 2, 2025.

Oct 10, 2002 102 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia M7.6 94 km
Apr 21, 2012 86 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.7 100 km
Oct 10, 2002 72 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.7 83 km
Sep 20, 2002 92 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.4 92 km
Oct 10, 1999 126 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.1 85 km
Oct 10, 2002 68 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.0 96 km
Sep 20, 2002 97 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.0 68 km
Apr 21, 2012 86 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.0 92 km
Oct 10, 2002 61 km SSW of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.0 91 km
Mar 1, 2003 96 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia M6.0 99 km
Oct 10, 2002 69 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.9 97 km
Apr 9, 2024 34 km SE of Ransiki, Indonesia M5.9 110 km
Apr 23, 1991 136 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia M5.8 124 km
Mar 13, 1995 140 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia M5.8 121 km
Feb 17, 1999 142 km SSW of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.8 12 km
May 31, 2012 98 km W of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.6 140 km
Sep 20, 2002 104 km S of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.5 82 km
Aug 23, 2003 40 km W of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.5 138 km
Oct 31, 1991 130 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.5 88 km
Oct 10, 2002 97 km SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia M5.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in Wettest
February 80°F (26°C) 12.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 12.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 9.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 10.7 in

Bintuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (5.4").

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Schools in Bintuni

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Bintuni
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Airports Near Bintuni

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Babo AirportBXBMedium Airport
Abresso AirportRSKSmall Airport
Anggi AirportAGDSmall Airport
Merdey AirportRDESmall Airport
Nenei AirstripSmall Airport
Stenkol AirportNTISmall Airport
Testega AirstripSmall Airport
Waren AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Bintuni

What is the population of Bintuni?

Bintuni has a population of 24,742 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 1,278.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bintuni?

Bintuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.3 inches.

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