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Kabanjahe, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Kabanjahe is a mid-size city in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 73,581. Elevation: 3,924 ft (1,196 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

73,581 Population 67/sq mi density
3,924 ft Elevation 1,196 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
97.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population73,581
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain97.2 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Population73,581
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Coordinates3.1001°, 98.4908°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation97.2 inches (2,470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabanjahe

Kabanjahe is a mid-size city in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 73,581. The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet (1,196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Kabanjahe

Kabanjahe has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is May (23.1°C), the coldest is Dec (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 17.9° / 27.1° 181.5
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 18° / 27.4° 134.9
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 18° / 27.8° 162.7
Apr 23°C / 73°F 19° / 28.1° 137.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 28.3° 186.0
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 18° / 27.3° 211.7
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 18° / 27.2° 136.9
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 17.9° / 27.5° 225.9
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 17.7° / 27.8° 238.5
Oct 22°C / 72°F 18° / 27.4° 277.9
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 17.7° / 27° 301.0
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 17.9° / 26.9° 317.9
Kabanjahe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Indonesia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Area1,091.4 sq mi (2,826.7 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates3.1001°N, 98.4908°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.2"
156% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 11, 2025.

Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 146 km
Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 68 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 135 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 72 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 95 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 136 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 67 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 143 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 24 km
Jun 11, 1997 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 131 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 80 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 71 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 67 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 108 km
Nov 1, 1993 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 125 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 144 km
Mar 11, 2023 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 140 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 42 km
Feb 18, 2011 44 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 13 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 17 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 69 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 192 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 8.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 9.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 10.7 in

Kabanjahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Kabanjahe

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD Negeri 040542 Suka
SDN 044853 sp.Mulawari
SMAN 1 TIGAPANAH
SMP Negeri 2 Tigapanah
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Radio Stations near Kabanjahe

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Firza Medan Radio pop music, smooth jazz AAC
Lodiko Sodonyo AAC

Museums in Kabanjahe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Letjen Jamin Gintings
Museum Pusaka Karo

Farmers Markets in Kabanjahe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Buah Berastagi
Pasar Kabanjahe

Hotels in Kabanjahe

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guesthouse Simole
Zia Coffee

Restaurants in Kabanjahe

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BPK Aji Mbelang II

Monuments in Kabanjahe

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Graveyard

Bus Stations in Kabanjahe

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #3982064170
Minibus to Kabajanhe

Gas Stations in Kabanjahe

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #2813165758
ID #4826957661
ID #5105421411
ID #8026875987
Pertamina

Airports Near Kabanjahe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kualanamu International AirportKNOLarge Airport
Alas Leuser AirportLSRMedium Airport
Soewondo Air Force BaseMESMedium Airport
Helvetia AirportSmall Airport
Sibisa AirportSIWSmall Airport
Tebing Tinggi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kabanjahe

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anonymous
Anonymous
GBKP Runggun Suka
GBKP Suka
Gereja Pantekosta di Indonesia
St. Catherine's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Kabanjahe

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 2
Hotels 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Kabanjahe

14 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (11)
  • • Deleng Barus
  • • Deleng Cingkes
  • • Deleng Gungbampit
  • • Deleng Liang
  • • Deleng Serdang
  • + 6 more
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Gundaling Hill
  • • Jeruk Cut Salsabila
  • • View on Mount Sinabung

🇮🇩 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 Kabanjahe

What is the population of Kabanjahe?

Kabanjahe has a population of 73,581 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 1,091.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabanjahe?

Kabanjahe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.2 inches.

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