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Kawasi, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Kawasi is a small city in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 29,642. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

29,642 Population 138/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population29,642
Density138/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain67.8 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population29,642
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-1.5912°, 127.4071°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.8 inches (1,722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kawasi

Kawasi is a small city in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 29,642. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Kawasi

Kawasi has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.1°C), the coldest is Jul (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1788 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30° 148.3
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.9° 125.1
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.3° 162.4
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 25.9° / 30.3° 166.0
May 27.7°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30° 185.0
Jun 27°C / 81°F 25.2° / 29.4° 186.0
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 25° / 28.7° 207.7
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 24.8° / 28.5° 141.8
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 24.9° / 29.2° 122.0
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.2° 85.1
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 26° / 30.9° 104.0
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.9° / 30.9° 155.1
Kawasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5912°N, 127.4071°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
78% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.01"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 30, 2025.

Jul 14, 2019 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.2 132 km
Oct 8, 1994 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.8 74 km
Feb 20, 2007 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.7 78 km
Feb 13, 1995 227 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.7 31 km
Oct 13, 1994 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 70 km
Mar 14, 2010 202 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.4 82 km
Jun 24, 1997 193 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.4 66 km
Aug 2, 1992 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 81 km
Feb 13, 1995 223 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 35 km
Feb 13, 1995 226 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 31 km
May 29, 2007 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.1 59 km
May 11, 2003 202 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 85 km
Aug 16, 2011 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.1 106 km
Feb 20, 2007 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.0 79 km
Apr 24, 2010 181 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.0 87 km
Feb 13, 1995 228 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.9 31 km
May 12, 2002 214 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.9 61 km
Jan 18, 2012 194 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.8 102 km
Jun 28, 1995 250 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 8 km
Sep 14, 2019 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 3.0 m 1 74 km
1885 MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m 102 km
1891 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Unknown 122 km
1860 CERAM SEA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bibinoi (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m (3,058 ft) Unknown 99 km
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Unknown 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in

Kawasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (2.5").

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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 Kawasi

What is the population of Kawasi?

Kawasi has a population of 29,642 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 215.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kawasi?

Kawasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.

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