Majene, Indonesia

West Sulawesi · Indonesia

Majene is a mid-size city in West Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 73,883. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

73,883 Population 118/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

77.4 in Annual Rain

Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population73,883

Density118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

Rain77.4 in/yr

Sunny Days196/yr

Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Population	73,883
Population Density	118 / sq mi
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates	-3.5403°, 118.9707°
Timezone	Asia/Makassar
Country	🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / Province	West Sulawesi
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	77.4 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Majene

Majene is a mid-size city in Indonesia (West Sulawesi) with a population of 73,883. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Majene

Majene has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Jul (27.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2286 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	27.7°C / 82°F	26.2° / 29.5°	312.2
Feb	27.7°C / 82°F	26.1° / 29.7°	220.4
Mar	27.9°C / 82°F	26.2° / 30.1°	195.7
Apr	28.2°C / 83°F	26.6° / 30°	171.0
May	28.5°C / 83°F	26.4° / 30.3°	174.1
Jun	27.9°C / 82°F	26.1° / 29.8°	229.3
Jul	27.6°C / 82°F	25.8° / 29.4°	112.5
Aug	27.7°C / 82°F	25.8° / 30.1°	114.6
Sep	27.9°C / 82°F	25.7° / 30.5°	98.1
Oct	28.3°C / 83°F	26.2° / 31°	170.3
Nov	28.2°C / 83°F	26.4° / 30.3°	184.4
Dec	28°C / 82°F	26.2° / 30.1°	303.2

Majene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above Indonesia avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	624.9 sq mi (1,618.5 km²)
Population Density	118/sq mi
Coordinates	-3.5403°N, 118.9707°W
Timezone	Asia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.4"

104% above Indonesia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 10.16"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 9, 2023.

Jan 14, 2021	32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia	M6.2	64 km
Feb 5, 2008	100 km W of Majene, Indonesia	M5.9	100 km
Sep 28, 1997	28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia	M5.9	88 km
Jun 8, 2022	39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia	M5.8	98 km
Jan 14, 2021	33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia	M5.7	63 km
Feb 8, 2015	60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia	M5.6	131 km
Dec 7, 1994	7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia	M5.3	116 km
May 9, 1990	25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia	M5.2	117 km
Jan 14, 2021	37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia	M5.2	58 km
Jul 21, 2021	56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia	M5.2	84 km
Mar 1, 2010	49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia	M4.9	50 km
Jan 15, 2021	28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia	M4.9	68 km
Dec 22, 2012	32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia	M4.9	145 km
Feb 3, 2021	36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia	M4.9	60 km
Sep 28, 1990	17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia	M4.8	109 km
Oct 17, 1997	16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia	M4.8	82 km
Sep 29, 2013	58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia	M4.8	138 km
Feb 6, 2019	52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia	M4.8	66 km
Feb 17, 2012	52 km NNE of Mamuju, Indonesia	M4.7	144 km
Jan 17, 2016	39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia	M4.6	39 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1969	MAKASSAR STRAIT	Earthquake	4.0 m	664	38 km
1967	MAKASSAR STRAIT	Earthquake	-	71	41 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	10.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	7.6 in
March	80°F (26°C)	6.7 in
April	80°F (27°C)	7.5 in
May	80°F (27°C)	7.2 in
June	80°F (26°C)	5.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.3 in
August	80°F (27°C)	2.5 in	Driest
September	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in
October	81°F (27°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
November	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
December	79°F (26°C)	9.8 in

Majene has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Majene

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
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GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
MTSN	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
SMK Negeri 5 Majene	-	-	-	-
SDN 24 SALEPPA MAJENE	-	-	-	-
SMKN Tinambung	-	-	-	-
MTsN Tinambung	-	-	-	-
SMA Layonga	-	-	-	-
SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
SMPN 03 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
SMK 2 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
SDN 2 Kampung Baru, Majene	-	-	-	-
SDN 04 TANJUNG BATU	-	-	-	-
SMPN 1 Tinambung	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-
GEDUNG SMPN 02 MAJENE	-	-	-	-

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Farmers Markets in Majene

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Pasar Rakyat Desa Pambusuang
Pasar Tinambung
PASAR TPI

Monuments in Majene

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Korban Westerling

Theme Parks in Majene

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TAMAN KOTA

Gas Stations in Majene

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pom Bensin Tinambung

Banks in Majene

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BANK BRI CABANG MAJENE

Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI)

Stadiums & Teams in Majene

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Majene

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Sumarorong Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Majene

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Masjid Agung Raudhatul Abidin
Masjid Camba-camba
Masjid DDI Guppi
MASJID KANTOR DPRD MAJENE
Masjid Lemosusu
Masjid Miftahul Hijrah
Masjid Pakkola
MASJID RAYA RAIDATUL ABIDIN
Masjid Syuhada 45
Mesjid AL-Hurriyah, Kelurahan Tinambung
Mesjid Kerajaan Balanipa mandar
Mesjid Nurul Iman Ga'de, Tangnga-Tangnga
Mesjid Pa'giling

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Makassar

Around Majene

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	36
Places of Worship	24

Things to See Near Majene

62 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (62)

• Buttu Aloo
• Buttu Apoleang
• Buttu Arabunan
• Buttu Arulele
• Buttu Baalang
+ 57 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 Majene

What is the population of Majene?

Majene has a population of 73,883 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 624.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Majene?

Majene 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 79°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Polewali 65,800 pop · 26.8 mi Parepare 160,309 pop · 55.7 mi Mamuju 15,000 pop · 59.7 mi Rantepao 40,438 pop · 75.1 mi Sengkang 59,523 pop · 83.5 mi Palopo 190,867 pop · 92.7 mi

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