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Lewoleba, Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Lewoleba is a mid-size city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 30,151. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

30,151 Population 17/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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About Lewoleba

Lewoleba

Lewoleba is a town and also the capital of the Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is located in Nubatukan District on Lembata Island, which comprises seven urban communities (kelurahan) in the north of the district, and eleven rural villages (desa) to the south, that together form that administrative district.

People

Population30,151
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population30,151
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-8.3723°, 123.4180°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lewoleba

Lewoleba is a mid-size city in Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 30,151. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Lewoleba

Lewoleba has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.4°C), the coldest is Jul (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1342 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 26.8° / 30.1° 307.1
Feb 28°C / 82°F 26.5° / 29.8° 294.9
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30° 150.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30° 119.6
May 28°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.8° 34.3
Jun 27.5°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.5° 33.6
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 24.5° / 29.3° 8.3
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.9° 7.5
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 25.6° / 30.9° 10.2
Oct 29°C / 84°F 26.8° / 31.6° 29.4
Nov 29.4°C / 85°F 27.1° / 32° 96.0
Dec 28.8°C / 84°F 27° / 31.2° 250.3
Lewoleba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1,786.7 sq mi (4,627.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-8.3723°N, 123.4180°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

957 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 25, 2025.

Aug 28, 2009 211 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.9 136 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 142 km
Oct 24, 2017 181 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.7 134 km
Apr 23, 2004 105 km WNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.7 127 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 60 km
Jan 15, 2006 97 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.1 109 km
Aug 22, 1996 202 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia M6.0 140 km
Mar 2, 1993 37 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.9 123 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 103 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 142 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 70 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 93 km
Oct 25, 1995 233 km NE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.6 146 km
Jun 17, 1995 96 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.6 47 km
Jun 27, 2011 44 km SE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.5 121 km
Oct 29, 2012 146 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.5 22 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 124 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 150 km
Jan 28, 2000 135 km NNE of Maumere, Indonesia M5.5 128 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] Meteorological 9.0 m 1,239 27 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliboleng (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iliboleng Stratovolcano 1,659 m (5,443 ft) 1993 18 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 20 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 24 km
Leroboleng Complex 1,095 m (3,593 ft) 2003 64 km
Lewotobi Stratovolcano(es) 1,703 m (5,587 ft) 2003 73 km
Ilimuda Stratovolcano 881 m (2,890 ft) Unknown 73 km
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 80 km
Kelimutu Complex 1,639 m (5,377 ft) 1968 181 km
Paluweh Stratovolcano 875 m (2,871 ft) 2013 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 1.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in

Lewoleba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Lewoleba

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kantor Guru SMA PGRI Lewoleba
SMA PGRI Lewoleba
SD Impres Lamahora
SD Impres Lamahora
SD Impres Lamahora
SD Impres Lamahora
SD Impres Lamahora
SD Impres Lamahora
Paud Maheswari
SMA Frateran Don Bosco
SMA PGRI Lewoleba
SMIP Santus
SMP St. Pius Lewoleba
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Radio Stations near Lewoleba

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Lewoleba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pada traditional market

Hotels in Lewoleba

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lembata Indah
Hotel Lembata Indah
Hotel Olympic
Lewoleba Hotel
Palm Indah Hotel

Restaurants in Lewoleba

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Warung
Warung Bandung Lembata

Cafes in Lewoleba

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eratawa Hotspot

Monuments in Lewoleba

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Patung Tani

Gas Stations in Lewoleba

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SPBU Hikam

Banks in Lewoleba

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BNI
Bank BRI
BNI KLN Lewoleba

Airports Near Lewoleba

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Larantuka Gewayentana AirportLKASmall Airport
Wonopito AirportLWESmall Airport

Post Offices in Lewoleba

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lewoleba

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Kristus Raja, Wangatoa
Gereja Santa Maria Banneux, Lewoleba
Gereja Santo Arnoldus Janssen, Waikomo
Gereja Santo Fransiskus Asisi, Lamahora
Gereja Santo Fransiskus de Sales, Pada
Gereja Santo Wilhelmus, Lusikawak
Masjid Lamahora

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

🇮🇩 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 Lewoleba

What is the population of Lewoleba?

Lewoleba has a population of 30,151 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,786.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lewoleba?

Lewoleba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

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