Downtown, British Indian Ocean Territory

British Indian Ocean Territory

Downtown is a small town in British Indian Ocean Territory with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,000 Population
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
101.3 in Annual Rain
Indian / Chagos Timezone

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People

Population3,000

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain101.3 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,000
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-7.2623°, 72.3768°
TimezoneIndian/Chagos
Country🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation101.3 inches (2,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Downtown

Downtown is a small town in British Indian Ocean Territory with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.3 inches. The timezone is Indian/Chagos.

Downtown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above British Indian Ocean Territory avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates7.2623°S, 72.3768°E
TimezoneIndian/Chagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.3"
167% above British Indian Ocean Territory avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2.

Sep 7, 2012 Chagos Archipelago region M5.2 48 km
Dec 29, 1994 Chagos Archipelago region M4.9 109 km
Jul 15, 2022 Chagos Archipelago region M4.9 85 km
Jun 14, 2006 Chagos Archipelago region M4.8 43 km
Jul 18, 2000 Chagos Archipelago region M4.8 109 km
Nov 10, 2013 Chagos Archipelago region M4.8 117 km
Nov 24, 1992 Chagos Archipelago region M4.8 44 km
Jan 23, 2020 Chagos Archipelago region M4.8 88 km
Jan 24, 2012 Chagos Archipelago region M4.8 48 km
Sep 5, 1996 Chagos Archipelago region M4.7 74 km
Oct 17, 2024 Chagos Archipelago region M4.7 78 km
Dec 30, 1996 Chagos Archipelago region M4.7 75 km
Jan 7, 2015 Chagos Archipelago region M4.6 49 km
Sep 6, 2022 Chagos Archipelago region M4.6 77 km
Jul 18, 2006 Chagos Archipelago region M4.6 94 km
Feb 18, 2002 Chagos Archipelago region M4.6 101 km
May 6, 2012 Chagos Archipelago region M4.5 68 km
Mar 19, 2020 Chagos Archipelago region M4.5 76 km
Aug 15, 2012 Chagos Archipelago region M4.5 133 km
Jan 30, 2021 Chagos Archipelago region M4.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Fabien Category 3 194 km
2005 Bentojana Category 5 258 km
1995 Albertine Category 3 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO REGION Earthquake 1.5 m - 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in
March 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Driest
July 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Coldest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
December 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in

Downtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in August to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (5.5").

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Museums in Downtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Diego Garcia Museum

Libraries in Downtown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Family Services Chapel Library0.0

Restaurants in Downtown

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liberty Center
Officer's Club
Peace Keeper Inn
Seven Degrees South Cafe

Cinemas in Downtown

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Main Outdoor Theater

Clinics in Downtown

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branch Health Clinic

Dentists in Downtown

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branch Health Dental

Banks in Downtown

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America
Community Bank

Golf Courses in Downtown

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coral Sands Golf Course

Airports Near Downtown

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naval Support Facility Diego GarciaNKWMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Downtown

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel in the Palms

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Chagos

🇮🇴 About British Indian Ocean Territory

Capital Diego Garcia
Population 4,000
Area 60 km²
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +246
TLD .io
Driving side right

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Downtown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 101.3 inches.

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