Langsa, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Langsa is a large city in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 178,334. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

178,334 Population 1,760/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

92.8 in Annual Rain

Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population178,334

Density1,760/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)

Rain92.8 in/yr

Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Population	178,334
Population Density	1,760 / sq mi
Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates	4.4683°, 97.9683°
Timezone	Asia/Jakarta
Country	🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / Province	Aceh
Average Temperature	79°F (26°C)
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	92.8 inches (2,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Langsa

Langsa is a large city in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 178,334. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Langsa

Langsa has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.7°C), the coldest is Dec (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1917 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	27°C / 81°F	24.7° / 29.7°	119.0
Feb	27.5°C / 82°F	25° / 30.3°	109.5
Mar	28°C / 82°F	25.4° / 31°	82.4
Apr	28.5°C / 83°F	26° / 31.6°	84.9
May	28.7°C / 84°F	26.4° / 31.7°	146.9
Jun	28.3°C / 83°F	26.1° / 31°	164.5
Jul	28.2°C / 83°F	25.9° / 30.9°	112.8
Aug	28°C / 82°F	25.8° / 30.7°	164.4
Sep	27.7°C / 82°F	25.7° / 30.7°	175.1
Oct	27.5°C / 81°F	25.4° / 30.6°	212.7
Nov	27°C / 81°F	25.1° / 29.7°	230.3
Dec	26.8°C / 80°F	24.8° / 29.4°	314.8

Langsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	78.9°F
	46% above Indonesia avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density	1,760/sq mi
Coordinates	4.4683°N, 97.9683°E
Timezone	Asia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"

144% above Indonesia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 12.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.7 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 15, 1990	84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia	M6.7	84 km
Oct 10, 1996	62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia	M6.3	114 km
Jul 2, 2013	61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia	M6.1	146 km
Nov 20, 1994	44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia	M6.1	45 km
Nov 15, 1990	89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia	M5.8	90 km
Jan 22, 2003	44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia	M5.7	45 km
May 11, 2025	19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia	M5.7	131 km
Nov 15, 1990	97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia	M5.6	98 km
Jul 21, 1999	68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia	M5.6	85 km
Jan 16, 2017	14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia	M5.6	140 km
Nov 18, 1990	90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia	M5.5	91 km
Jul 2, 2013	59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia	M5.5	148 km
Nov 15, 1990	91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia	M5.4	92 km
Jul 2, 2013	61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia	M5.3	142 km
Jul 16, 2013	93 km ENE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia	M5.3	101 km
Sep 13, 2003	39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia	M5.3	40 km
May 8, 2009	96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia	M5.2	128 km
Jul 21, 2007	39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia	M5.2	82 km
Mar 5, 2012	104 km E of Meulaboh, Indonesia	M5.1	105 km
Sep 24, 1995	127 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia	M5.1	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1967	NORTHEAST SUMATRA	Earthquake	-	14	137 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (132 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Telong, Bur ni	Stratovolcano	2,617 m (8,586 ft)	1937	132 km
Singkut	Caldera(s)	2,181 m (7,156 ft)	1881	148 km
Sinabung	Stratovolcano	2,460 m (8,071 ft)	2019	152 km
Peuet Sague	Complex	2,785 m (9,137 ft)	2000	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	6.0 in
February	79°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	80°F (27°C)	3.7 in
April	80°F (27°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
May	80°F (27°C)	8.1 in
June	80°F (27°C)	6.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	7.3 in
August	79°F (26°C)	8.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	10.4 in
October	78°F (26°C)	10.9 in
November	78°F (25°C)	10.8 in
December	77°F (25°C)	12.1 in	Coldest, Wettest

Langsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Langsa

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 2 Langsa	-	-	-	-
SMA Negeri 5 Langsa	-	-	-	-
SMA Negeri 4 Langsa	-	-	-	-
SMA Negeri 3 Langsa	-	-	-	-
SMA Negeri 1 Langsa	-	-	-	-
SMP Negeri 1 Langsa	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Langsa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Langsa

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Museum Kota Langsa

Farmers Markets in Langsa

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Pasar Kota Langsa
Pasar Kuala Simpang

Hotels in Langsa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harmoni Hotel

Restaurants in Langsa

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mie Aceh Ismi

Mie Gacoan Langsa

Cafes in Langsa

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Kupi 3

KOSASI Spot Coffee

Pos Kupi

Poska Kopu

Stasiun Kupi

Warkop Damai

Warkop Pak Wan

Bus Stations in Langsa

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banda Aceh - Medan

Terminal Bus Langsa

Gas Stations in Langsa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #735230133

ID #9710427404

Banks in Langsa

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Aceh

Bank Syariah Indonesia

BSI

Shopping Malls in Langsa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Langsa Town Square

Stadiums & Teams in Langsa

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Langsa

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lhok Sukon Airport	LSX	Medium Airport
Blangkejeren Airport	GYO	Small Airport
Langsa Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Langsa

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Kantor Pos Langsa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Langsa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Masjid Nurul Ikhlas
Masjid Raya Kota Langsa
Mesjid Baiturrahim

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Jakarta

Around Langsa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	6
Hospitals	2
Pharmacies	2
Restaurants	1
Cafes	4
Hotels	1
Parks	4
Places of Worship	1

Things to See Near Langsa

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (8)

• Bukit Bulah
• Bukit Genteng
• Bukit Kemuning
• Bukit Langkahan
• Bukit Payabili
+ 3 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 Langsa

What is the population of Langsa?

Langsa has a population of 178,334 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 1,760 people per square mile, spread across 101.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Langsa?

Langsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

Nearby Cities

Pangkalan Brandan 25,542 pop · 37.4 mi Tanjungtiram 25,118 pop · 39.5 mi Stabat 26,862 pop · 60.7 mi Labuhan Deli 49,668 pop · 61.3 mi Belawan 109,554 pop · 68.7 mi Binjai 269,053 pop · 69.8 mi Lhokseumawe 196,067 pop · 74.8 mi Sunggal 157,914 pop · 76.1 mi Medan 2,109,330 pop · 77.8 mi Deli Tua 71,051 pop · 82.7 mi Percut 311,063 pop · 84.9 mi Perbaungan 157,174 pop · 92.2 mi Blangpidie 24,085 pop · 92.9 mi Berastagi 48,244 pop · 95.6 mi

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