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Bukittinggi, Indonesia
West Sumatra · Indonesia
Bukittinggi is a large city in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 121,028. Elevation: 3,041 ft (927 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 121,028 |
| Population Density | 12,413 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3091°, 100.3706° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Country | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| State / Province | West Sumatra |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.6 inches (2,580 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi is a large city in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 121,028. The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet (927 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.
Climate in Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3867 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Indonesia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3091°N, 100.3706°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 72 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tandikat-Singgalang (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 10 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 14 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 82 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 144 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in |
Bukittinggi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in August to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.6").
Colleges & Universities in Bukittinggi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akper Nabila | College | - | , |
| Institut Seni Indonesia Padang Panjang | College | - | , |
Schools in Bukittinggi
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMK Negeri 1 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 2 Tilatang Kamang | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 03 Pakan Labuah | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 21 Taluak IV Suku | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 2 IV Koto | - | - | - | - |
| SMP IT Syech M. Djamil Djambek | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 01 Batang Palupuh | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 12 Bukit Cangang | - | - | - | - |
| SMPN 1 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 17 Pakan kurai | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 6 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 5 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SMP Negeri 8 Bukit Tinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negeri 06 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SMUN 3 | - | - | - | - |
| SD Negri 07 | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 4 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 1 Bukittinggi | - | - | - | - |
| SMA Negeri 1 Tilatang Kamang | - | - | - | - |
| rabbani islamic college | - | - | - | - |
| SDN Balai Limo | - | - | - | - |
| SDN 21 IV angkek | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bukittinggi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bukittinggi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amai Setia Folk Art Museum | ||||
| 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 |
Libraries in Bukittinggi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumah Pintar | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bukittinggi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| food market | |||||
| Kompleks Pasar Lasi | |||||
| Kompleks Pasar Lasi | |||||
| Kompleks Pasar Lasi | |||||
| non food market | |||||
| Padang Luar Market | |||||
| Pakan Ahad. | |||||
| Pasa Akaik | |||||
| Pasar Amor | |||||
| Pasar Jum'at Tanjung Sungayang | |||||
| Pasar Nagari Pandai Sikek | |||||
| Pasar Piladang | |||||
| Pasar Pusat Padang Panjang | |||||
| Pasar Rabaa |
Hotels in Bukittinggi
47 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bukittinggi
34 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bukittinggi
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bukittinggi
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bukittinggi
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bukittinggi
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bukittinggi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bukittinggi
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bukittinggi
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bukittinggi
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bukittinggi
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bukittinggi
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Minangkabau International Airport | PDG | Medium Airport |
| Tabing Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Pusako Anak Nagariu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bukittinggi
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kantor Pos | |
| Kantor Pos Bukittinggi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bukittinggi
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Ikhwan | |
| Balai Adat Kurai Limo Jorong | |
| Darul Wustha | |
| fadil group tbk | |
| jamik | |
| Masjid Ahmad Karim | |
| Masjid Al-Akram SMAN 1 Bukittinggi | |
| Masjid Al-Falah Jambu Air | |
| Masjid Al-Ijtihad | |
| Masjid Al-Munawwarah | |
| Masjid An-Nur | |
| Masjid Baburrahmah | |
| Masjid Darul Ikhlas | |
| Masjid Jami' Tigo Baleh | |
| Masjid Jamiak Gunjo | |
| Masjid Muslimin | |
| masjid Nurul Huda, Tanjung Alam | |
| Masjid Raya Bukittinggi | |
| Masjid Raya Koto Gadang | |
| Masjid surau gadang |
Quick Facts
Around Bukittinggi
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bukittinggi
19 places within 15 km
- • ?
- • Lobang Jepang
- • Fort de Kock
- • Bukit Batubalah
- • Bukit Jaring
- • Bukit Kapanasan
- • Bukit Sirih
- • Gunung Kapanasan
- + 4 more
- • Menara Panorama
- • Panorama Janjang Saribu
- • Panorama Koto Barangai
- • Panorama Sungai Landai
- • Panorama Tabiang Takuruang
- + 2 more
🇮🇩 About Indonesia
Public Holidays in Indonesia
8 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bukittinggi
What is the population of Bukittinggi?
Bukittinggi has a population of 121,028 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 12,413 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bukittinggi?
Bukittinggi 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 72°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.6 inches.