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Masamba, Indonesia

South Sulawesi · Indonesia

Masamba is a mid-size city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 38,024. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

38,024 Population 12/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
118.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population38,024
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain118.8 in/yr
Sunny Days128/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population38,024
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-2.5537°, 120.3279°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation118.8 inches (3,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Masamba

Masamba is a mid-size city in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) with a population of 38,024. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 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 118.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Masamba

Masamba has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.1°C), the coldest is Jul (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 4089 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 22.6° / 33.1° 291.2
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.7° 336.8
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.8° 449.9
Apr 27.5°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.2° 466.8
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.9° 406.2
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.1° 459.5
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.4° 332.8
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31° 264.1
Sep 27°C / 81°F 22° / 32.1° 225.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 22.3° / 33.2° 259.2
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 33.3° 253.1
Dec 28°C / 82°F 23° / 33.1° 344.1
Masamba 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 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area3,119.4 sq mi (8,079.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5537°N, 120.3279°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 15.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 16, 2025.

May 29, 2017 37 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia M6.6 141 km
Aug 18, 2012 51 km SSE of Palu, Indonesia M6.3 140 km
Feb 15, 2011 146 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia M6.1 129 km
Mar 28, 2020 73 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.9 95 km
Aug 16, 2025 13 km NNW of Poso, Indonesia M5.8 149 km
Jan 3, 1993 70 km SSW of Palu, Indonesia M5.7 136 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 107 km
Jul 24, 2025 69 km NNE of Masamba, Indonesia M5.6 70 km
Feb 27, 2023 60 km WSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 105 km
Jul 24, 2025 64 km S of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 80 km
Mar 24, 2019 58 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia M5.5 79 km
Jun 3, 1997 88 km N of Palopo, Indonesia M5.4 44 km
May 30, 2002 Sulawesi, Indonesia M5.3 147 km
May 29, 2017 36 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia M5.3 143 km
Jun 12, 1995 118 km SSE of Poso, Indonesia M5.3 99 km
Jul 1, 2002 59 km W of Poso, Indonesia M5.3 128 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 71 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 73 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 112 km
Nov 2, 2017 31 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2025 SULAWESI Earthquake 0.0 m 2 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 13.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
November 80°F (26°C) 8.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in

Masamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.7") and September the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Masamba

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 3 Baebunta - - - -
SMA Negeri 19 Luwu Utara - - - -
SMA Negeri 2 Masamba - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Masamba - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Baebunta - - - -
SD Negeri 30 - - - -
SD Negeri 026 Baebunta - - - -
SMP Negeri 1 Baebunta - - - -
SD Negeri 042 Radda - - - -
SD Negeri 043 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Masamba

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Masamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Desa Sukaraya
Pasar Masamba
Pasar Rakyat Sabbang
Pasar Sentral Bone-Bone
Pasar Tradisional Baebunta

Hotels in Masamba

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bukit Indah
Masamba Elegant

Clinics in Masamba

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #276996728
POSKESDES Kappuna
POSKESDES Pongo
POSYANDU Cumi-Cumi
PUSKESMAS Masamba
PUSKESMAS Sabbang
PUSTU Lara
PUSTU Muktitama

Gas Stations in Masamba

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #829027856
SPBU Baebunta
SPBU Kappuna
SPBU Masamba
SPBU Pertamina
SPBU Uraso

Banks in Masamba

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI
Bank Sulselbar
BRI
BRI Link
BRI Link
BRI Link
BRI Link
BRI Link
Mandiri Mitra Usaha

Airports Near Masamba

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toraja AirportTRTMedium Airport
Andi Jemma AirportMXBSmall Airport
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo AirportLLOSmall Airport
Makale Airport-Small Airport
Onondowa/Rampi Airport-Small Airport
Pongtiku AirportTTRSmall Airport
Seko Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Masamba

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor POS Masamba
Kantor POS Sabbang

Churches & Religious Organizations in Masamba

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Jemaat El-Bethel
Masji Nurul Ichsan
Masjid Agung Syuhada
Masjid Al Amin
Masjid Al Istiqamah
Masjid Nur Maryam
Masjid Nurul Haq
Masjid Nurul Hikmah
Masjid Nurul Muttakin
Masjid Nurul Muttakin
Masjid Nurul Taqwa
Mushala Nurul Ichsan
Mushalla

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Masamba

What is the population of Masamba?

Masamba has a population of 38,024 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 3,119.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masamba?

Masamba 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 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.8 inches.

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