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Langsa, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Langsa is a large city in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 194,730. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

194,730 Population 1,922/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

Population194,730
Density1,922/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population194,730
Population Density1,922 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates4.4683°, 97.9683°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceAceh
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Langsa

Langsa is a large city in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 194,730. 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. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. 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 Average78.9°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density1,922/sq mi
Coordinates4.4683°N, 97.9683°W
TimezoneAsia/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 (NCES 2022-23 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.

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Museums in Langsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Kota Langsa

Farmers Markets in Langsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Langsa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lhok Sukon AirportLSXMedium Airport
Blangkejeren AirportGYOSmall Airport
Langsa Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Langsa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Langsa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Langsa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 194,730 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 1,922 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. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

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