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
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People
Climate
| Population | 3,000 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.2623°, 72.3768° |
| Timezone | Indian/Chagos |
| Country | 🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.3 inches (2,573 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above British Indian Ocean Territory avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2623°S, 72.3768°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Chagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Museums in Downtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Garcia Museum |
Libraries in Downtown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Services Chapel Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Downtown
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Downtown
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Downtown
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Downtown
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Downtown
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Downtown
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Downtown
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia | NKW | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Downtown
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel in the Palms |
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Downtown has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in British Indian Ocean Territory..
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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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