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Lahewa, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Lahewa is a small city in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 24,485. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,485 Population 7/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
133.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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About Lahewa

Lahewa, also Lahia, is a village and sub-district (kecamatan) of North Nias Regency on Nias Island, in the North Sumatra province of Sumatra, Indonesia. Forming part of the northwestern coast of Nias Island, in 2001 the sub-district had a population of 26,548 people. The main village of Lahewa is the third largest settlement on the island, and is home to a mosque and several guesthouses.

People

Population24,485
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain133.4 in/yr
Sunny Days108/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population24,485
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates1.3943°, 97.1675°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation133.4 inches (3,387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lahewa

Lahewa is a small city in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 24,485. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Lahewa

Lahewa has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Nov (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2817 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 26.1° / 29.4° 235.0
Feb 28.5°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30° 152.6
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 26.8° / 29.9° 254.7
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.7° 244.6
May 28.9°C / 84°F 27.4° / 30.2° 242.8
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 26.8° / 29.8° 190.4
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.6° 196.8
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 26.4° / 29.6° 255.7
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.2° 218.3
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 25.9° / 28.8° 279.2
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 26.1° / 28.8° 266.7
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 25.9° / 28.9° 280.1
Lahewa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 108 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 133.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days108 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3,724.5 sq mi (9,646.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates1.3943°N, 97.1675°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.4"
251% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 7.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 28, 2005 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M8.6 77 km
Apr 6, 2010 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.8 111 km
May 19, 2005 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.9 68 km
May 16, 2006 256 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.8 145 km
Jul 5, 2005 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.7 48 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 72 km
Jul 27, 2006 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 35 km
Apr 25, 2006 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 69 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 139 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 111 km
Apr 28, 2005 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 92 km
Jan 22, 2008 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.2 52 km
Jan 26, 2011 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 98 km
May 11, 2004 181 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 131 km
Jun 8, 2005 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 99 km
Apr 11, 2005 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 97 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 113 km
Mar 28, 2005 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 94 km
Jul 5, 2014 86 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 65 km
Dec 1, 2013 69 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 INDONESIA Earthquake 4.2 m 1,319 77 km
2010 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.4 m - 111 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 57 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 57 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in Coldest
October 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.6 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in

Lahewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in September to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 133.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (7.1").

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Radio Stations near Lahewa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Suara Surabaya - AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Gentara - MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Lahewa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Binaka AirportGNSMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

🇮🇩 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 Lahewa

What is the population of Lahewa?

Lahewa has a population of 24,485 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 3,724.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lahewa?

Lahewa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 108 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 133.4 inches.

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