Jayapura, Indonesia

Papua · Indonesia

Jayapura is a large city in Papua, Indonesia with a population of 404,004. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

404,004 Population 1,113/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

89.4 in Annual Rain

Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population404,004

Density1,113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

Rain89.4 in/yr

Sunny Days174/yr

Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Population	404,004
Population Density	1,113 / sq mi
Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates	-2.5337°, 140.7181°
Timezone	Asia/Jayapura
Country	🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / Province	Papua
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	89.4 inches (2,270 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jayapura

Jayapura is a large city in Indonesia (Papua) with a population of 404,004. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Jayapura

Jayapura has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.2°C), the coldest is Jul (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1868 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	28°C / 82°F	23.9° / 32.2°	169.4
Feb	28°C / 82°F	23.7° / 32.2°	197.0
Mar	28°C / 82°F	23.9° / 32.1°	251.7
Apr	28°C / 82°F	23.8° / 32.1°	188.1
May	28.1°C / 83°F	23.9° / 32.3°	121.0
Jun	27.6°C / 82°F	23.4° / 31.9°	106.7
Jul	27.5°C / 82°F	23.4° / 31.6°	97.2
Aug	27.7°C / 82°F	23° / 32.4°	145.8
Sep	27.8°C / 82°F	23.3° / 32.2°	121.4
Oct	28.2°C / 83°F	23.5° / 32.8°	110.8
Nov	28.1°C / 83°F	23.6° / 32.6°	185.5
Dec	28.2°C / 83°F	24° / 32.5°	173.2

Jayapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.8°F
	48% above Indonesia avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	362.9 sq mi (940.0 km²)
Population Density	1,113/sq mi
Coordinates	-2.5337°N, 140.7181°W
Timezone	Asia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"

135% above Indonesia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 10.75"

Driest Month (Aug) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 17, 1998	50 km WNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea	M7.0	142 km
Dec 19, 1995	130 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.5	141 km
Oct 31, 1992	40 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea	M6.5	65 km
Oct 17, 2002	119 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.3	130 km
Dec 18, 1999	108 km W of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.2	117 km
Oct 31, 1992	42 km N of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea	M6.1	65 km
Apr 18, 1995	59 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia	M6.1	60 km
Mar 28, 2009	127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.0	139 km
Oct 15, 2009	131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.0	143 km
Oct 19, 2002	123 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.0	134 km
Jan 17, 2007	119 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia	M6.0	132 km
Sep 17, 2016	52 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia	M6.0	53 km
Sep 24, 2016	65 km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia	M5.9	66 km
Feb 3, 2004	128 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M5.9	138 km
Nov 11, 1992	39 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea	M5.8	103 km
Jul 22, 2007	41 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea	M5.8	109 km
Aug 4, 2005	127 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia	M5.8	139 km
Dec 15, 1994	114 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia	M5.8	127 km
Jul 22, 2007	48 km ESE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea	M5.8	115 km
Mar 26, 1998	71 km S of Abepura, Indonesia	M5.8	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	10.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	80°F (27°C)	8.9 in
March	80°F (27°C)	10.2 in
April	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
May	80°F (27°C)	6.4 in
June	79°F (26°C)	5.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
August	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in	Driest
September	79°F (26°C)	5.3 in
October	80°F (27°C)	6.8 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.0 in
December	80°F (27°C)	8.9 in

Jayapura has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (5.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Jayapura

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
FKIP UNCEN	University	—	—
IPDN Papua	University	—	—
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Walter Post	College	—	—
STAIN Al-Fatah Jayapura	University	—	—
STAKIN	College	—	—
STIE Port Numbay Jayapura	College	1996	Visit →
STT GIDI	College	—	—
Universitas Cenderwasih, Waena	University	—	—

Schools in Jayapura

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 4 Jayapura	—	—	—	—
SMA Negeri 4 Jayapura	—	—	—	—

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Museums in Jayapura

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Museum Lokabudaya Uncen
Museum Sarwo Edhie Wibowo - Kodam XVII Cendrawasih

Farmers Markets in Jayapura

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Hamadi pasar
Hamadi pasar
Pasar Baru

Hotels in Jayapura

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Four Season

Hotel Jasmine Jayapura

Swiss Belhotel

Restaurants in Jayapura

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eating courts

Hj diana

Warung Noken

Cafes in Jayapura

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe diary

Cafe Gloria

Papua Arabica Coffee

Starbucks

Cinemas in Jayapura

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

XXI

Bus Stations in Jayapura

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Entrop Bus Station

Gas Stations in Jayapura

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina

Banks in Jayapura

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANK BPR Nusa Intim

Bank BRI

Bank Papua

Bank Papua Cabang Hamadi

Shopping Malls in Jayapura

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aneka

Mal Jayapura

Stadiums & Teams in Jayapura

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Jayapura

8 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport	DJJ	Large Airport
Vanimo Airport	VAI	Medium Airport
Begowre Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Bewani Airport	BWP	Small Airport
Blackwara Airport	—	Small Airport
Doyo Baru Airport	—	Small Airport
Kilifas Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Ossima Airport	OSG	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jayapura

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Cathedral of Christ the King
Cathedral of Christ the King
Masjid Al- 'askar
Masjid Al-Hamidi
Masjid Raya
Masjis Taqwa Hamadi
Mosque As Syuhada
Victory Agung Jayapura
Victory Agung Jayapura

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Jayapura

Around Jayapura

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals	5
Restaurants	3
Cafes	2
Supermarkets	1
Banks	4
Hotels	2
Parks	10
Police Stations	2
Places of Worship	2

Things to See Near Jayapura

7 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (3)

• Pantai Base-G
• Pantai Hamadi
• Pantai Holtekamp

⛰️ Peaks (2)

• Leimok
• Yarremoh

🌄 Viewpoints (2)

• 81 Cafe
• Coconut Stop

🇮🇩 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 Jayapura

What is the population of Jayapura?

Jayapura has a population of 404,004 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 1,113 people per square mile, spread across 362.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jayapura?

Jayapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Abepura 62,248 pop · 7.3 mi Sentani 44,779 pop · 14.4 mi Vanimo 11,204 pop · 41.6 mi

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