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Meulaboh, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Meulaboh is a mid-size city in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 64,646. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

64,646 Population 2,193/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
132.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population64,646
Density2,193/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain132.3 in/yr
Sunny Days102/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population64,646
Population Density2,193 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates4.1440°, 96.1266°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceAceh
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation132.3 inches (3,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Meulaboh

Meulaboh is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 64,646. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Meulaboh

Meulaboh has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.3°C), the coldest is Nov (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2857 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.6° 177.0
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30° 153.7
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.3° 226.5
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30° 209.8
May 27.3°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.3° 239.9
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.4° 196.2
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 24° / 29.5° 256.0
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.4° 231.2
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 23.7° / 29.8° 233.3
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 23.8° / 29.6° 361.5
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 23.8° / 29.1° 269.7
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.7° / 29.3° 302.7
Meulaboh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²)
Population Density2,193/sq mi
Coordinates4.1440°N, 96.1266°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.3"
248% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 8.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

800 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 2, 2025.

Nov 2, 2002 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.4 147 km
May 9, 2010 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M7.2 46 km
Feb 26, 2005 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.8 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 150 km
Nov 2, 2002 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 136 km
Sep 1, 1993 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 129 km
Oct 31, 1994 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 125 km
Jan 22, 1990 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 29 km
Sep 23, 2022 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 38 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 90 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 82 km
Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 143 km
Apr 7, 2007 89 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 145 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 47 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 133 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 133 km
Jan 2, 2005 124 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 125 km
Feb 4, 1999 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 94 km
Aug 6, 1991 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 91 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.9 m (167 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 OFF W. COAST OF SUMATRA Earthquake 50.9 m 227,899 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Peuet Sague (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 86 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 104 km
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
February 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in Coldest
December 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in

Meulaboh has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in November to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and June the driest (8.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Meulaboh

Institution Type Founded Website
Politeknik Kesehatan Aceh Meulaboh College
STAIN Teungku Dirundeng Meulaboh University Visit →
STIMI Meulabo University
Universitas Teuku Umar University Visit →

Schools in Meulaboh

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 3 Meulaboh
SMA Negeri 2 Meulaboh
SMA Negeri 4 Wira Bangsa Meulaboh
MAN 1 Aceh Barat
SMA Negeri 1 Meulaboh
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Hotels in Meulaboh

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BIN DAOD HOTEL SYARIAH
Hotel Meuligou

Restaurants in Meulaboh

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ayam Penyet Pak Ulis
Kafe Rindu 2
Mie Kerang
RM Abang Ajo 2
RM Padang Ajo Yan
Roti Bakar
Rumah Makan Angrah
Sate Madura Jembes
Warung Jembes
Warung Nasi Padang

Cafes in Meulaboh

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bay Coffee
Corner Coffee
Es Teh Cekek & Snack
Lamanda Cafe
Rosnawal
So What Buuble Cheese
Tobi Coffee
War Coffee Mae II
Warkop Aswin Jembes
Warkop Mae 2
Warkop Pondok Coffee
Warkop Simpang 4
Wizzcoffee & Cake

Clinics in Meulaboh

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Bersama dokter Spexialis Apotek
Klinik Cempaka Lima

Gas Stations in Meulaboh

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
Pertamina

Banks in Meulaboh

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Aceh Syariah
Bank Syariah Indonesia
Bank Syariah Indonesia

Stadiums & Teams in Meulaboh

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Airports Near Meulaboh

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cut Nyak Dhien AirportMEQMedium Airport
Rembele AirportTXEMedium Airport
Calang AirstripSmall Airport
Kuala Batu AirportKJXSmall Airport
Seumayam AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meulaboh

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Agung Meulaboh
Masjid An-Nuur
Masjid Asyura
Masjid Labu
Masjid Sunnah An-Nuur
mesjid
Mesjid Gp. Darat

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Meulaboh

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 8
Cafes 9
Bars 1
Banks 3
Hotels 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 5

🇮🇩 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 Meulaboh

What is the population of Meulaboh?

Meulaboh has a population of 64,646 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 2,193 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Meulaboh?

Meulaboh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.3 inches.

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