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Daruba, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Daruba is a small city in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 23,566. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,566 Population 20/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
81.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population23,566
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain81.2 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population23,566
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates2.0505°, 128.2940°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation81.2 inches (2,062 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Daruba

Daruba is a small city in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 23,566. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Daruba

Daruba has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 26.1° / 29.7° 253.9
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 26° / 29.5° 162.4
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 26.5° / 29.6° 158.2
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.2° 150.8
May 28.7°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.6° 195.3
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.3° 179.5
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.7° 210.2
Aug 28°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.9° 157.7
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 26.3° / 30° 145.1
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.6° 134.5
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 27° / 30.6° 139.8
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30.4° 189.8
Daruba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,175.0 sq mi (3,043.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates2.0505°N, 128.2940°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.2"
114% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,502 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 26, 2003 116 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia M7.0 71 km
Jan 21, 1994 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.0 131 km
Jul 26, 2007 140 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.9 130 km
Sep 26, 1992 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.7 125 km
Jul 26, 1995 96 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.4 87 km
Jun 4, 2020 133 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.4 96 km
Mar 10, 2003 Halmahera, Indonesia M6.4 118 km
Feb 23, 2023 172 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.3 138 km
Oct 8, 2010 124 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.2 87 km
May 30, 1993 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 133 km
Jul 21, 2010 146 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
Jan 13, 1992 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 129 km
May 4, 1995 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.1 27 km
Oct 13, 2009 135 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 98 km
Sep 11, 2023 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 136 km
Nov 19, 2013 111 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 67 km
Aug 11, 2003 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 102 km
Jan 4, 1993 170 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.9 137 km
Aug 3, 2005 142 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.9 108 km
Mar 21, 2000 157 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 2.0 m 9 131 km
1673 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Astronomical - - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tarakan (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tarakan Pyroclastic cone(s) 318 m (1,043 ft) Unknown 57 km
Dukono Complex 1,229 m (4,032 ft) 2020 60 km
Ibu Stratovolcano 1,325 m (4,347 ft) 2020 97 km
Gamkonora Stratovolcano 1,635 m (5,364 ft) 2007 113 km
Todoko-Ranu Caldera(s) 979 m (3,212 ft) Unknown 128 km
Jailolo Stratovolcano 993 m (3,258 ft) Unknown 144 km
Gamalama Stratovolcano(es) 1,715 m (5,627 ft) 2018 176 km
Tidore Stratovolcano 1,730 m (5,676 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 8.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in

Daruba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (4.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Daruba

Institution Type Founded Website
Universitas Pasifik Morotai University - ,

Schools in Daruba

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Pulau Morotai - - - -
SD Negeri Unggulan 2 Morotai - - - -
SD Inpres wawama - - - -
SMA Muhammadiyah 2 - - - -
Smp N 2 P. Morotai - - - -
SD Inpres Momojiu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Daruba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RRI Pro 2 Manado - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Daruba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Trikora

Farmers Markets in Daruba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Rakyat Darame

Hotels in Daruba

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bintang Homestay
Moloka’i Morotai bySahid
Pasific Inn
Studio Falila Loft Studio

Restaurants in Daruba

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakulu Warung
Kendio Cafe

Theatres in Daruba

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater Sail Morotai

Monuments in Daruba

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumen Trikora

Clinics in Daruba

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PUSKESMAS MORODADI

Gas Stations in Daruba

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #522118473
SPBU Pertamina

Banks in Daruba

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI & ATM
Bank Malukumalut

Shopping Malls in Daruba

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morotai mall

Airports Near Daruba

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pitu AirportOTIMedium Airport
Gamarmalamo AirportGLXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Daruba

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian
Masjid Agung Baiturrahman
Masjid Al Hijriah
Masjid Al Jihad
Morotai Christian Center

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Daruba

What is the population of Daruba?

Daruba has a population of 23,566 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 1,175.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daruba?

Daruba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.2 inches.

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