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Elelim, Indonesia

Highland Papua · Indonesia

Elelim is a small city in Highland Papua, Indonesia with a population of 5,946. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

5,946 Population 3/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
102.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population5,946
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain102.8 in/yr
Sunny Days149/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population5,946
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates-3.7590°, 139.7075°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceHighland Papua
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation102.8 inches (2,612 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Elelim

Elelim is a small city in Indonesia (Highland Papua) with a population of 5,946. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Elelim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area2,060.4 sq mi (5,336.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7590°N, 139.7075°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.8"
171% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 6, 2013 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 139 km
Jul 29, 1998 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.7 149 km
Dec 19, 1995 130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.5 59 km
Oct 17, 2002 119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.3 60 km
Mar 1, 1993 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 130 km
Apr 11, 2004 139 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 42 km
Dec 18, 1999 108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 148 km
Jan 17, 1996 208 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 82 km
Mar 20, 2012 140 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 62 km
Jan 18, 2020 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 110 km
Mar 28, 2009 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 92 km
Oct 19, 2002 123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 68 km
Oct 15, 2009 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 80 km
Jan 17, 2007 119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 51 km
May 30, 2006 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 40 km
Feb 3, 2004 128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 74 km
Jun 29, 1996 near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia M5.9 128 km
Aug 8, 2005 142 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.9 50 km
Jun 29, 1996 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 117 km
Jul 16, 2000 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 BISMARCK SEA Earthquake 5 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in

Elelim has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (5.5").

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Airports Near Elelim

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aksal AirstripSmall Airport
Amuma AirstripSmall Airport
Angguruk AirstripSmall Airport
Aniek AirstripSmall Airport
Apalapsili AirportAASSmall Airport
Asotipo AirstripSmall Airport
Balinggama AirstripSmall Airport
Bari AirportSmall Airport
Bime AirstripSmall Airport
Bisek AirstripSmall Airport
Bobkamu AirstripSmall Airport
Bolakna AirstripSmall Airport
Borme AirstripSmall Airport
Duram AirportSmall Airport
Eipomek AirstripSmall Airport
Elelim AirportELRSmall Airport
Endomen AirstripSmall Airport
Famek AirstripSmall Airport
Foao AirstripSmall Airport
Helariki AirstripSmall Airport
Hogio AirstripSmall Airport
Holuwon AirstripSmall Airport
Hubliki AirstripSmall Airport
Hulu Atas AirstripSmall Airport
Ipdeheik AirstripSmall Airport
Kalbok AirstripSmall Airport
Kaure AirstripSmall Airport
Kirimu AirstripSmall Airport
Kobagma AirportSmall Airport
Kono AirstripSmall Airport
Koropun AirstripSmall Airport
Kosorek AirportSmall Airport
Landikma AirstripSmall Airport
Lereh AirportLHISmall Airport
Liruk AirstripSmall Airport
Lolat AirportSmall Airport
Muhumu AirstripSmall Airport
Nalca AirstripSmall Airport
Nania AirstripSmall Airport
Nipsan AirstripSmall Airport
Nisikni AirstripSmall Airport
Omban AirstripSmall Airport
Owitlep AirstripSmall Airport
Pagai AirstripSmall Airport
Paima AirstripSmall Airport
Panggema/Hasan AirportSmall Airport
Pasikni AirstripSmall Airport
Pass Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Polimo AirstripSmall Airport
Prongkoli AirstripSmall Airport

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 Elelim

What is the population of Elelim?

Elelim has a population of 5,946 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,060.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elelim?

Elelim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.8 inches.

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