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Mafa, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Mafa is a small town in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
73.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain73.7 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates0.0471°, 127.8904°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation73.7 inches (1,871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mafa

Mafa is a small town in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Mafa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.0471°N, 127.8904°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.7"
94% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

707 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 27, 2025.

Jul 14, 2019 155 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.2 72 km
Jan 21, 1994 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.0 109 km
Oct 8, 1994 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.8 146 km
May 5, 2003 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 63 km
Oct 13, 1994 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 140 km
Aug 2, 1992 179 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.3 109 km
May 29, 2007 200 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.1 138 km
Aug 11, 2003 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 125 km
Sep 11, 2023 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 128 km
Mar 3, 2007 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.9 121 km
Sep 26, 2000 Halmahera, Indonesia M5.9 130 km
Sep 14, 2019 218 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 135 km
Jul 14, 2019 138 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 59 km
Jul 14, 2019 171 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.8 97 km
Nov 20, 1990 80 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.8 99 km
Jun 27, 2013 45 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.7 146 km
Dec 10, 2000 78 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.7 57 km
Dec 23, 1990 155 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.6 96 km
Dec 26, 1990 157 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.6 101 km
Aug 12, 1999 160 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 3.0 m 1 146 km
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 2.0 m 9 109 km
1891 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Unknown 75 km
1854 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 100 km
1608 GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND Astronomical 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Amasing (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Unknown 79 km
Tidore Stratovolcano 1,730 m (5,676 ft) Unknown 87 km
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m (3,058 ft) Unknown 92 km
Gamalama Stratovolcano(es) 1,715 m (5,627 ft) 2018 104 km
Jailolo Stratovolcano 993 m (3,258 ft) Unknown 125 km
Todoko-Ranu Caldera(s) 979 m (3,212 ft) Unknown 142 km
Gamkonora Stratovolcano 1,635 m (5,364 ft) 2007 154 km
Ibu Stratovolcano 1,325 m (4,347 ft) 2020 163 km
Dukono Complex 1,229 m (4,032 ft) 2020 183 km
Tarakan Pyroclastic cone(s) 318 m (1,043 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in

Mafa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and October the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Mafa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 4 Halmahera Selatan
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Airports Near Mafa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oesman Sadik AirportLAHSmall Airport
Weda Bay AirportWDBSmall Airport

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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What is the weather like in Mafa?

Mafa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.7 inches.

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