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Labuha, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Labuha is a small city in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 7,073. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,073 Population 6/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
70.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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About Labuha

Labuha

Labuha is a small port town on the eastern Indonesian island of Pulau Bacan. It is the capital of the South Halmahera Regency, part of the province of North Maluku, and also the administrative centre of the Bacan District within the regency. It had a population at the 2020 Census of 7,073. The town is served by Labuha Airport.

People

Population7,073
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain70.2 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population7,073
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-0.6255°, 127.4781°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.2 inches (1,782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Labuha

Labuha is a small city in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 7,073. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Labuha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6255°N, 127.4781°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

705 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 27, 2025.

Jul 14, 2019 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.2 62 km
Oct 8, 1994 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.8 90 km
Feb 13, 1995 227 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.7 77 km
Feb 20, 2007 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.7 72 km
Mar 14, 2010 202 km NNW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.4 139 km
May 5, 2003 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 95 km
Oct 13, 1994 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 81 km
Aug 2, 1992 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 31 km
Feb 13, 1995 223 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 73 km
Feb 13, 1995 226 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 76 km
May 11, 2003 202 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 72 km
May 29, 2007 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.1 51 km
Feb 20, 2007 206 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.0 72 km
Feb 13, 1995 228 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.9 79 km
Mar 3, 2007 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.9 103 km
May 12, 2002 214 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.9 72 km
Jul 14, 2019 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 44 km
Jun 28, 1995 250 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 103 km
Sep 14, 2019 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 124 km
Jan 18, 2012 194 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 90 km
1891 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Unknown - - 14 km
1860 CERAM SEA Earthquake - - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Amasing (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Unknown 11 km
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m (3,058 ft) Unknown 31 km
Tidore Stratovolcano 1,730 m (5,676 ft) Unknown 143 km
Gamalama Stratovolcano(es) 1,715 m (5,627 ft) 2018 159 km
Jailolo Stratovolcano 993 m (3,258 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in

Labuha has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (3.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Labuha

Institution Type Founded Website
Sekolah Tinggi Pertanian Labuna University - ,

Schools in Labuha

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD Negeri 115 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMA Negeri 7 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMP Negeri 6 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SD Negeri 68 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMP Negeri 1 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SD Impres Labuha - - - -
SD Negeri 8 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMP Negeri 22 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMA Negeri 21 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SDIT Al-Mujaddid - - - -
SDN 73 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SDIT Insan Kamil - - - -
SMPIT Insan Kamil - - - -
SMPN 6 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
SMAN 7 Halmahera Selatan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Labuha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Labuha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
pasar Tradisional

Castles in Labuha

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benteng Barnaveld

Clinics in Labuha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posyandu

Gas Stations in Labuha

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #7175082750

Banks in Labuha

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI KCP Labuha
Bank Muamalat KCP Ternate
Bank Saruma
Bank Saruma
BPD Maluku
KCP BRI

Airports Near Labuha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oesman Sadik AirportLAHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Labuha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor POS Labuha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Labuha

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Protestan Maluku Jemaat Labuha
Gereja Protestan Maluku Tomori
Masjid 1
Masjid 2
Masjid Almakiyah
Masjid Ar-Raiyah
Masjid Kesultanan Bacan
Masjid Kesultanan Bacan
Mushollah Al Hasan

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

Volcanoes Near Labuha

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m -
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m -

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 Labuha

What is the population of Labuha?

Labuha has a population of 7,073 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,167.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Labuha?

Labuha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.

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