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Makale, Indonesia

South Sulawesi · Indonesia

Makale is a small town in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,500 ft Elevation 762 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
102.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain102.9 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Coordinates-3.1019°, 119.8539°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation102.9 inches (2,613 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makale

Makale is a small town in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Makale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 102.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Area701.5 sq mi (1,817.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1019°N, 119.8539°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.9"
171% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 13.00"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 108 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 76 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 107 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 92 km
Jul 24, 2025 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia M5.6 150 km
Apr 8, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M5.4 148 km
Jun 3, 1997 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia M5.4 107 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 17 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 101 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 55 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 35 km
Mar 7, 2025 78 km E of Masamba, Indonesia M5.0 148 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 102 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 48 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 103 km
Sep 2, 1991 101 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 117 km
Jun 4, 1997 94 km SW of Poso, Indonesia M4.8 125 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 113 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 88 km
Sep 29, 2013 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 105 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 664 106 km
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 71 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in Coldest
March 76°F (24°C) 11.0 in
April 76°F (25°C) 13.0 in Wettest
May 76°F (25°C) 11.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.4 in

Makale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 106.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.0") and September the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Makale

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SDN 168 Tapparan II
Natsir's Nature School
SMA Negeri 1 Makale
SMA Negeri 5 Tana Toraja
SMA Negeri 2 Makale
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Radio Stations near Makale

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Makale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Ne' Gandeng
Museum Pongtiku Toraja Utara
Negandeng

Libraries in Makale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Daerah Tana Toraja0.0

Farmers Markets in Makale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasa' Tedong (Pasar Kerbau)
Pasar Agrobisnis Sumillan
Pasar Bolu
Pasar Curio
Pasar Madandan
Pasar Makale
Pasar Masalle
Pasar Pondo'
Pasar Salubarani
Pasar Sudu

Hotels in Makale

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gosyen
METRO
Pantan Toraja Hotel
Puri Artha
Villa Manggasa
Wisma Yani Randanan

Restaurants in Makale

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buli Buli
Burake Hils
Kedai Mam Mik
Kedai YuANK 2020
KFC (krispy fried chicken) cafe
Panorama Restaurant
Warung
Warung

Cafes in Makale

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gandrial Coffeeshop

Monuments in Makale

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jesus Burake

Bus Stations in Makale

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus terminal Makale
Terminal Bus Makale

Gas Stations in Makale

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
Pertamina Kasimpo

Banks in Makale

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BPD Makale
Bank BRI Pantan
Bank Sulsel

Stadiums & Teams in Makale

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Airports Near Makale

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toraja AirportTRTMedium Airport
Andi Jemma AirportMXBSmall Airport
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo AirportLLOSmall Airport
Makale AirportSmall Airport
Malimpung AirportSmall Airport
Pongtiku AirportTTRSmall Airport
Sumarorong AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Makale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor pos Makale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Makale

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
gereja
Gereja Katolik Paroki
Gereja Toraja
Gereja Toraja Jemaat Kasimpo
Gereja Toraja Jemaat Sion Makale
Gereja Toraja Jemaat Tondon Makle
KIBAID TAMBUNAN
MASJID
Masjid Baiturrahman
Masjid Raya Makale

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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What is the weather like in Makale?

Makale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.9 inches.

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