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Lhokseumawe, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Lhokseumawe is a large city in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 196,067. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

196,067 Population 28,252/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population196,067
Density28,252/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population196,067
Population Density28,252 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates5.1801°, 97.1507°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceAceh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,534 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lhokseumawe

Lhokseumawe is a large city in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 196,067. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Lhokseumawe

Lhokseumawe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 98.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 70.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 93.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 146.3
Lhokseumawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density28,252/sq mi
Coordinates5.1801°N, 97.1507°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 15, 2025.

Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 146 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 80 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 141 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 106 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 117 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 139 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 135 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 89 km
Jul 21, 1999 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.6 69 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 142 km
Mar 10, 2000 61 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia M5.5 136 km
Feb 15, 1999 51 km SSW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.5 147 km
Jul 2, 2013 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.5 80 km
Nov 18, 1990 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.5 139 km
Nov 15, 1990 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.4 142 km
Jan 7, 1994 43 km SSE of Reuleuet, Indonesia M5.4 91 km
Feb 15, 2017 15 km SE of Sigli, Indonesia M5.4 121 km
Oct 22, 2013 31 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M5.4 131 km
Jan 24, 2005 59 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia M5.3 125 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.3 77 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 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 59 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 100 km
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Lhokseumawe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Lhokseumawe

Institution Type Founded Website
Akademi Keperawatan Lhokseumawe University
Auditorium Universitas Malikussaleh University
Fakultas Kedokteran University
Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan University Visit →
Fakultas Pertanian University
Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe University Visit →
Rektorat Universitas Malikussaleh University Visit →
STIKes Getsempena Lhoksukon College
Universitas Al Muslim University
Universitas Islam Negeri Sultanah Nahrasiyah College
Universitas Malikussah Lancang Garam University
Universitas Malikussaleh University Visit →
UNIVERSITAS MALIKUSSALEH KAMPUS BUKIT INDAH University Visit →

Schools in Lhokseumawe

66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
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SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
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SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SDN 1 Blang Mangat
SDN 1 Blang Mangat
MTsS Punteuet
MTsS Punteuet
MTsS Punteuet
MTsS Punteuet
SDN 1 Blang Mangat
SDN 1 Blang Mangat
SDN 2 Blang Mangat
SDN 2 Blang Mangat
SDN 2 Blang Mangat
SDN 2 Blang Mangat
SDN 1 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
TK Keumala BayangKari
SDN 4 Banda Sakti
SDN 3 Banda Sakti
SDN 6 Banda Sakti
SDN 4 Banda Sakti
TK Pertiwi
SDN 5 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 1 Lhokseumawe
MTSN Lhokseumawe
SMPN 5 Lhokseumawe
SMA Negeri 2 Lhokseumawe
SMA Negeri 3 Lhokseumawe
SMA Negeri 4 Lhokseumawe
SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe
SMA Negeri 5 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMAN 6 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
SMPN 11 Lhokseumawe
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Radio Stations near Lhokseumawe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lhokseumawe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Islam Samudra Pasai
Museum Kota Lhokseumawe

Farmers Markets in Lhokseumawe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Ikan
Pasar Keude Paya Bakong
PASAR LHOKSUKON
Pasar Tanah Pasir
Pasar Terpadu Kota Lhoksukon Aceh Utara

Hotels in Lhokseumawe

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lido Graha
Hotel Singapore
Vina Vira Hotel
Wimton
Wisma Kuta Karang Baru
Wisma Selat Malaka

Restaurants in Lhokseumawe

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ayam Lepas
Ayam Penyet Pak ulis
Narasa
Pizza Hut
Rumah Makan Aa

Cafes in Lhokseumawe

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aduen Coffee
Cafe Station
Coffee Street Lhokseumawe
Dhapu Kupi
Legend Coffee
Lom Kupi
Station Coffee Premium
Taufik2 Kopi

Monuments in Lhokseumawe

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tugu Rencong

Bus Stations in Lhokseumawe

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Angkot Lhokseumawe
Terminal Bus Lhokseumawe
Terminal Lama Lhokseumawe
Terminal Tipe A Lhokseumawe

Gas Stations in Lhokseumawe

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
Pertamina
Pertamina
Pertamina
Pertamina
Spbu Alue Awee

Banks in Lhokseumawe

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Aceh Cabang Lhokseumawe
Bank Aceh Syariah
Bank BNI
Bank BRI
Bank BRI
Bank BTN Lhokseumawe
Bank Indonesia
Bank Mandiri
Bank Mandiri
Bank Mandiri Syariah
Bank Panin
Bank Pundi Negara
BNI
KANTOR CAMAT BANDA SKTI
PENGADILAN NEGERI LHOKSEUMAWE

Shopping Malls in Lhokseumawe

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harun Square

Stadiums & Teams in Lhokseumawe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lhokseumawe

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lhok Sukon AirportLSXMedium Airport
Rembele AirportTXEMedium Airport
Malikus Saleh AirportLSWSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lhokseumawe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Indonesia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lhokseumawe

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Islamic Centre Lhokseumawe
Masjid Al-Mabrur
Masjid Babul Huda
Masjid Baiturrahim
Masjid Jamek Lhokseumawe
Masjid Syura Kandang
Masjid Ubudiah Punteuet
mesjid kuta blang
Mesjid Syuhada Kampung Jawa lama,Kota lhokseumawe
Mesjid Syuhada Mongeudong
meunasah jeulikat
Meunasah Manyang
Mushola Panggoi Bawah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Lhokseumawe

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 4
Cafes 7
Bars 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 5
Hotels 1
Parks 9
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Lhokseumawe

24 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Pasai Historical Stones
  • • Samudra Historical Stones
🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Pantai Pusong
  • • Pantai Rancung
  • • Pulau Seumadu
⛰️ Peaks (18)
  • • Bukit Elia
  • • Bukit Mancang
  • • Bukit Murung
  • • Bukit Rata
  • • Bukit Tongkatcabang
  • + 13 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Kuala Pasai

🇮🇩 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 Lhokseumawe

What is the population of Lhokseumawe?

Lhokseumawe has a population of 196,067 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 28,252 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lhokseumawe?

Lhokseumawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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