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Karubaga, Indonesia

Highland Papua · Indonesia

Karubaga is a small city in Highland Papua, Indonesia with a population of 6,703. Elevation: 5,843 ft (1,781 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,703 Population 4/sq mi density
5,843 ft Elevation 1,781 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
117.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population6,703
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain117.2 in/yr
Sunny Days123/yr
Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Population6,703
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Coordinates-3.6994°, 138.4579°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceHighland Papua
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation117.2 inches (2,976 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karubaga

Karubaga is a small city in Indonesia (Highland Papua) with a population of 6,703. The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet (1,781 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Karubaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Indonesia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days123 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Area1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6994°N, 138.4579°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.2"
208% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.05"
Driest Month (Jun) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,061 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jul 27, 2015 234 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 119 km
Apr 6, 2013 260 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M7.0 20 km
Jul 29, 1998 192 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.7 122 km
May 16, 1999 268 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.4 121 km
Mar 1, 1993 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.2 10 km
Jun 24, 2019 230 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.1 103 km
Oct 15, 2009 131 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 140 km
Jan 18, 2020 146 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 137 km
Mar 28, 2009 127 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M6.0 146 km
Jun 29, 1996 near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia M5.9 128 km
Jun 29, 1996 153 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 134 km
Jul 16, 2000 260 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.8 75 km
Oct 3, 2001 Papua, Indonesia M5.7 141 km
Jun 16, 2007 217 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 75 km
Nov 1, 1990 174 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 103 km
Dec 27, 2009 122 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 148 km
Jul 13, 2010 205 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 146 km
Mar 26, 2020 173 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 111 km
Jun 24, 2019 244 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.7 113 km
Mar 7, 2012 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia M5.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 10.9 in
February 57°F (14°C) 12.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 12.1 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 10.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in Driest
July 57°F (14°C) 9.1 in
August 56°F (14°C) 8.7 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 9.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 9.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 9.5 in

Karubaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in August to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (8.5").

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Airports Near Karubaga

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wamena AirportWMXMedium Airport
Aideralma Airstrip-Small Airport
Alama Airstrip-Small Airport
Arsbol Airstrip-Small Airport
Asotipo Airstrip-Small Airport
Bareri Airport-Small Airport
Bela Airstrip-Small Airport
Bikgunulingge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bina Airstrip-Small Airport
Bokondini AirportBUISmall Airport
Dabra AirportDRHSmall Airport
Dagai Airport-Small Airport
Dou Airstrip-Small Airport
Eragayam Airport-Small Airport
Faowi Airstrip-Small Airport
Foao Airstrip-Small Airport
Gingginem Airstrip-Small Airport
Hogio Airstrip-Small Airport
Ibele Airstrip-Small Airport
Ilu AirportIULSmall Airport
Ilugwa/Antara Airport-Small Airport
Kaiy Airstrip-Small Airport
Kanggime Airstrip-Small Airport
Karubaga AirportKBFSmall Airport
Kelila AirportLLNSmall Airport
Kilmit Airstrip-Small Airport
Kobagma Airport-Small Airport
Kweapbel Airstrip-Small Airport
Kwijawagi-Small Airport
Mamit Airstrip-Small Airport
Mapenduma Airstrip-Small Airport
Mugi Airstrip-Small Airport
Mulia AirportLIISmall Airport
Paro Airstrip-Small Airport
Pass Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Piramid Airstrip-Small Airport
Pit River Airstrip-Small Airport
Poga Airstrip-Small Airport
Polimo Airstrip-Small Airport
Proyam Airstrip-Small Airport
Samenage Airstrip-Small Airport
Sinak AirportNKDSmall Airport
Soba Airstrip-Small Airport
Supugi Airstrip-Small Airport
Taiyeve Airstrip-Small Airport
Tangma Airstrip-Small Airport
Taria Airstrip-Small Airport
Tiom AirportTMYSmall Airport
Wari Airport-Small Airport
Weri Airstrip-Small 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 Karubaga

What is the population of Karubaga?

Karubaga has a population of 6,703 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,589.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karubaga?

Karubaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.2 inches.

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