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Buakayu, Indonesia

South Sulawesi · Indonesia

Buakayu is a small town in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,240 ft (378 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,240 ft Elevation 378 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Coordinates-3.1995°, 119.7232°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buakayu

Buakayu is a small town in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet (378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Buakayu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area701.5 sq mi (1,817.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1995°N, 119.7232°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 12.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 96 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 64 km
Jun 8, 2022 39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.8 140 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 95 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 94 km
Jun 3, 1997 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia M5.4 122 km
Apr 8, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M5.4 142 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 30 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 48 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 88 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 43 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 91 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 63 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 90 km
Mar 1, 2010 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia M4.9 135 km
Sep 2, 1991 101 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 128 km
Sep 29, 2013 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 107 km
Feb 6, 2019 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 124 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 75 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 4.0 m 664 91 km
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 71 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest
May 78°F (25°C) 10.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in

Buakayu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Buakayu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 7 Tana Toraja
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Museums in Buakayu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Pongtiku Toraja Utara

Libraries in Buakayu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Daerah Tana Toraja0.0
Pohon Pustaka0.0

Farmers Markets in Buakayu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasa' Tedong (Pasar Kerbau)
Pasar Agrobisnis Sumillan
Pasar Bolu
Pasar Cakke
PASAR CITRA BARAKA
Pasar Curio
Pasar Madandan
Pasar Makale
Pasar Malua
Pasar Masalle
Pasar Salubarani
Pasar Sudu

Stadiums & Teams in Buakayu

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Airports Near Buakayu

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toraja AirportTRTMedium Airport
Andi Jemma AirportMXBSmall Airport
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo AirportLLOSmall Airport
Makale AirportSmall Airport
Malimpung AirportSmall Airport
Pongtiku AirportTTRSmall Airport
Sumarorong AirportSmall Airport
Tampa Padang AirportMJUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buakayu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Geeja Toraja Klasis Parepare
Masjid Irsyadul Husna

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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What is the weather like in Buakayu?

Buakayu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.

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