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Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Labuan Bajo is a large city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 188,724. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

188,724 Population 99/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population188,724
Density99/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population188,724
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-8.4964°, 119.8877°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation73.2 inches (1,859 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo is a large city in Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 188,724. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.9°C), the coldest is Jul (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2707 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 24.5° / 30.2° 376.4
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 24.3° / 29.9° 338.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 24.5° / 30.6° 436.7
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 24.3° / 30.5° 276.3
May 26.8°C / 80°F 23.7° / 30.3° 105.6
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.9° 87.7
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30.2° 37.0
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.6° 37.6
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.2° 101.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 32.8° 198.5
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 24.9° / 32.5° 358.6
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 25° / 31.4° 352.9
Labuan Bajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Indonesia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area1,904.9 sq mi (4,933.7 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4964°N, 119.8877°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

957 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1990 135 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M7.1 137 km
Nov 8, 2009 29 km NNW of Bima, Indonesia M6.6 142 km
Mar 25, 2003 46 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia M6.5 97 km
Feb 12, 2016 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.3 137 km
Sep 21, 2013 129 km N of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M6.1 130 km
Jun 3, 2008 57 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M6.0 58 km
Jun 3, 2008 54 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.9 55 km
Feb 10, 1997 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.9 134 km
Jul 13, 2009 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia M5.9 95 km
Jan 23, 2000 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.8 99 km
Jun 3, 2008 58 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.8 59 km
Jan 20, 2012 22 km WNW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M5.7 23 km
Feb 21, 2022 47 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.7 87 km
Jan 25, 2024 89 km NW of Ende, Indonesia M5.6 144 km
Jan 23, 2000 73 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 102 km
Jun 22, 2022 142 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.6 144 km
Oct 30, 2017 32 km ESE of Bima, Indonesia M5.5 100 km
Jul 19, 1999 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 66 km
Jun 8, 1990 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 79 km
Feb 21, 2022 67 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 FLORES ISLAND Unknown 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sano, Wai Caldera 1,319 m (4,327 ft) Unknown 28 km
Ranakah Lava dome(s) 2,350 m (7,710 ft) 1991 71 km
Sangeang Api Complex 1,912 m (6,273 ft) 2020 96 km
Inielika Complex 1,559 m (5,115 ft) 2001 123 km
Inierie Stratovolcano 2,245 m (7,365 ft) -8050 124 km
Iya Stratovolcano 618 m (2,028 ft) 1969 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 12.8 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in

Labuan Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Labuan Bajo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMUK Loyola
SMPN 1 Komodo
SDI Wae Mata
Seminari menengah Pius Labuan Bajo
SD Negeri 2 Labuan Bajo
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Farmers Markets in Labuan Bajo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Baru
Pasar Kondas
Pasar Raya
Pasar Rekas
Pasar Werang

Hotels in Labuan Bajo

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Bajo
Homestay Sahu
Hotel Bonne Nuit
Hotel Bonne Nuit
Kalton
L BAJO HOTEL KOMODO
Marshel Oldge
RedDoorz near Pantai Pede
Wisata
Zasgo Hotel

Restaurants in Labuan Bajo

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Depot Solo
Foodcourt
Kedia Mie Mama Tua
Kéllan
Kopi mane
La Taqueria
MadeInItaly Ristorante Italiano
Rumah Malang Hanif
Setia Baru
The Bajo Juice Bar
The Bottle | Cafe and Restaurant
Warung Garuda
Warung Makan Ibu Asni
Warung Rahayu
Warung Sedari Dulu
Warung Warung

Cafes in Labuan Bajo

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eleven Coffee
La Moringa
Molas Cafe n Spa

Gas Stations in Labuan Bajo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SPBU Labuan Bajo

Banks in Labuan Bajo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNI
PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Gyms in Labuan Bajo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahfoed Gym

Airports Near Labuan Bajo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frans Sales Lega AirportRTGSmall Airport
Komodo AirportLBJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Labuan Bajo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Spirit Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

Around Labuan Bajo

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 87
Cafes 17
Bars 10
Supermarkets 7
Banks 3
Hotels 53
Parks 1
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near Labuan Bajo

98 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Pede Beach
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Batu Cermin Cave
  • • Rangko Cave
⛰️ Peaks (80)
  • • 185
  • • Batu Balor
  • • Batu Rambang
  • • Bukit Batucermin
  • • Bukit Firdaus
  • + 75 more
🌄 Viewpoints (15)
  • • Buffalo rice terraces
  • • Bukit Binongko
  • • Cave
  • • Dozzas Viewpoint
  • • Labuanbajo Viewpoint
  • + 10 more

🇮🇩 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 Labuan Bajo

What is the population of Labuan Bajo?

Labuan Bajo has a population of 188,724 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 1,904.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Labuan Bajo?

Labuan Bajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches.

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