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Maba, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Maba is a small city in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 12,560. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

12,560 Population 1/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
89.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population12,560
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain89.3 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population12,560
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates0.7007°, 128.2920°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation89.3 inches (2,267 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maba

Maba is a small city in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 12,560. 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 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Maba

Maba has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 2326 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 24.2° / 31° 244.2
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 24.1° / 31° 132.6
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31.5° 187.0
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 24.7° / 31.5° 222.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 25° / 31° 224.5
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 24.4° / 29.6° 235.8
Jul 26°C / 79°F 23.9° / 28.8° 212.9
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 24° / 29.1° 166.6
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 24° / 29.9° 139.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30.4° 148.7
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 31.4° 172.4
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 31.4° 239.6
Maba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area15,772.3 sq mi (40,850.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.7007°N, 128.2920°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.3"
135% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

806 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 16, 2025.

Jul 14, 2019 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.2 146 km
Jan 21, 1994 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.0 71 km
Sep 26, 1992 132 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.7 113 km
May 5, 2003 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 117 km
Jan 13, 1992 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 125 km
May 4, 1995 55 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.1 134 km
Aug 11, 2003 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 52 km
Feb 17, 2016 151 km SE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 87 km
Sep 11, 2023 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 101 km
Sep 26, 2000 Halmahera, Indonesia M5.9 106 km
Sep 27, 1992 146 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.9 123 km
Dec 5, 1995 76 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.8 146 km
Jul 14, 2019 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 140 km
Mar 23, 2002 38 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.7 80 km
Dec 28, 1999 31 km E of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.7 108 km
Jun 27, 2013 45 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.7 137 km
Dec 10, 2000 78 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.7 125 km
Sep 27, 1992 153 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.7 130 km
Aug 11, 2003 56 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.5 63 km
Aug 5, 1991 65 km WSW of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 2.0 m 9 71 km
1854 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 100 km
1673 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Astronomical 114 km
1608 GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND Astronomical 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tidore (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tidore Stratovolcano 1,730 m (5,676 ft) Unknown 99 km
Jailolo Stratovolcano 993 m (3,258 ft) Unknown 104 km
Gamalama Stratovolcano(es) 1,715 m (5,627 ft) 2018 108 km
Todoko-Ranu Caldera(s) 979 m (3,212 ft) Unknown 110 km
Gamkonora Stratovolcano 1,635 m (5,364 ft) 2007 114 km
Ibu Stratovolcano 1,325 m (4,347 ft) 2020 114 km
Dukono Complex 1,229 m (4,032 ft) 2020 119 km
Tarakan Pyroclastic cone(s) 318 m (1,043 ft) Unknown 136 km
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Unknown 164 km
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m (3,058 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in

Maba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 89.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and October the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Maba

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TK
SD Negeri Maba
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Farmers Markets in Maba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar rakyat jiko mobon

Hotels in Maba

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Buli Beach
Hotel Istana Sailal

Clinics in Maba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

puskesmas kota maba

Airports Near Maba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buli AirportPGQSmall Airport
Kuabang AirportKAZSmall Airport
Marimoi AirportSmall Airport
Weda Bay AirportWDBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maba

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid maba sangaji
Mesjid Al-Ikhlas
Musholah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

🇮🇩 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 Maba

What is the population of Maba?

Maba has a population of 12,560 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 15,772.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maba?

Maba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.3 inches.

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