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Garut, Indonesia

West Java · Indonesia

Garut is a large city in West Java, Indonesia with a population of 131,809. Elevation: 2,923 ft (891 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

131,809 Population 24,591/sq mi density
2,923 ft Elevation 891 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population131,809
Density24,591/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain67.5 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Population131,809
Population Density24,591 / sq mi
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Coordinates-7.2450°, 107.9210°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Java
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation67.5 inches (1,715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garut

Garut is a large city in Indonesia (West Java) with a population of 131,809. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet (891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Garut

Garut has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Nov (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2811 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.8° 319.0
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 19° / 28.4° 377.9
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.7° 405.0
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.8° 295.6
May 23.3°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.4° 189.1
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.8° 113.5
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.6° 122.3
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 16.3° / 28.1° 43.0
Sep 22.5°C / 72°F 16.5° / 29° 109.1
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 29.9° 182.0
Nov 23.6°C / 75°F 19.1° / 29.4° 344.9
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 18.8° / 29.4° 309.7
Garut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density24,591/sq mi
Coordinates-7.2450°N, 107.9210°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

544 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 2, 2009 66 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M7.0 91 km
Dec 9, 1996 82 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.1 90 km
Apr 6, 2016 111 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.1 122 km
Aug 8, 2007 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia M6.1 149 km
Apr 27, 2024 91 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
May 14, 2003 96 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.0 113 km
Jun 26, 2010 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia M5.9 94 km
Nov 1, 2012 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia M5.7 69 km
Apr 26, 2011 74 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia M5.6 111 km
Sep 2, 2009 68 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M5.5 86 km
Sep 20, 1998 82 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.5 122 km
Jul 6, 1990 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.5 44 km
Jan 31, 2007 73 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.5 102 km
Jul 12, 2000 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia M5.4 135 km
Aug 17, 1998 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.4 88 km
Nov 6, 1996 79 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.4 119 km
Sep 4, 2015 96 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.4 117 km
Oct 1, 2023 16 km W of Sukabumi, Indonesia M5.3 131 km
Dec 25, 1998 50 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.3 93 km
Aug 11, 2010 52 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1957 SOUTH OF JAVA Earthquake 0.7 m - 126 km
2009 JAVA SEA Earthquake 0.4 m 81 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guntur (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guntur Complex 2,249 m (7,379 ft) 1847 14 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 15 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 17 km
Papandayan Stratovolcano(es) 2,665 m (8,743 ft) 2002 23 km
Kendang Stratovolcano 2,594 m (8,510 ft) Unknown 23 km
Patuha Stratovolcano 2,422 m (7,946 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tangkuban Parahu Stratovolcano 2,084 m (6,837 ft) 2019 64 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 66 km
Gede-Pangrango Stratovolcano(es) 3,008 m (9,869 ft) 1957 118 km
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 142 km
Salak Stratovolcano 2,211 m (7,254 ft) 1938 144 km
Perbakti-Gagak Stratovolcano(es) 1,699 m (5,574 ft) 1939 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 10.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 12.9 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 11.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 7.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 11.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 12.9 in

Garut has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (2.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Garut

Institution Type Founded Website
Insitut Teknologi Garut University - ,
Institut Pendidikan Indonesia Garut University - ,
PPG Institut Pendidikan Indonesia Garut University - ,
STH GARUT University - ,
STIE Yasa Anggana College - Visit →
Universitas Garut University - ,

Radio Stations near Garut

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ardan - AAC
Dahlia Bandung 101.5 FM pop MP3 128 kbps
Rama FM Bandung 104.7 FM pop MP3 48 kbps
RADIO CAKRA 90.5 FM indie, local music AAC
Bandung Death Metal Syndicate black metal, death metal MP3
RADIO K-LITE 107.1 FM BANDUNG - AAC+ 128 kbps
SUARA SALIRA hits, indonesia AAC 64 kbps
Cakra Radio Bandung 90.5 FM pop AAC
KLCBS - AAC 80 kbps
Cosmo Radio 101.9 FM Bandung pop MP3 96 kbps
Rodja Bandung 104.3 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Norrm - MP3
KLCBS New Age jazz, new age AAC 192 kbps
KLCBS Tropical bossanova, jazz AAC 128 kbps
Rajawali Radio - Bandung, Indonesia pop AAC+ 96 kbps

Libraries in Garut

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Badan Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Daerah Kabupaten Garut0.0
Perpustakaan Jayaloka Jayapura0.0
PERPUSTAKAAN UMUM GARUT0.0
Rumah Baca Kresatif Desa Ngamplang0.0

Farmers Markets in Garut

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Angkringan Sahabat Wedang
Fruits
Pasar Andir
Pasar Baru Kadungora
Pasar Ciantug
Pasar Ciawitali
Pasar Ciawitali
Pasar Cibodas
Pasar Cikajang
Pasar Cilimus
Pasar Ciparay
Pasar Cisurupan
Pasar Deudeu
Pasar Kudang
Pasar Leles
Pasar Maruyung
Pasar Rakyat Januti

Stadiums & Teams in Garut

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garut

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Husein Sastranegara International AirportBDOMedium Airport
Kertajati International AirportKJTMedium Airport
Cakrabhuwana AirportCBNSmall Airport
Cibeureum AirportTSYSmall Airport
Jatiwangi Airport-Small Airport
Kalijati Airport-Small Airport
Nusawiru AirportCJNSmall Airport
Sulaiman Airport-Small Airport
Suparlan Batujajar Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Garut

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 7
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 1
Banks 3
Libraries 3
Parks 11
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Garut

16 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (15)
  • • Gunung Cikakak
  • • Gunung Cikatomas
  • • Gunung Galunggung
  • • Gunung Haruman
  • • Gunung Karacak
  • + 10 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Gudang FJ

🇮🇩 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 Garut

What is the population of Garut?

Garut has a population of 131,809 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 24,591 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garut?

Garut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.

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