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Nabire, Indonesia

Central Papua · Indonesia

Nabire is a mid-size city in Central Papua, Indonesia with a population of 43,898. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

43,898 Population 6/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
140.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population43,898
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain140.1 in/yr
Sunny Days89/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population43,898
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-3.3599°, 135.5007°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceCentral Papua
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation140.1 inches (3,558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nabire

Nabire is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Central Papua) with a population of 43,898. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Nabire

Nabire has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 4348 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 366.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 410.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 493.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 422.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 327.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 304.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 345.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 377.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 365.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 260.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 306.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 368.2
Nabire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 89 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 140.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days89 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area7,107.4 sq mi (18,408.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3599°N, 135.5007°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.1"
269% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 9.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 13, 2025.

Feb 7, 2004 Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia M7.3 89 km
Feb 5, 2004 28 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M7.0 29 km
Mar 19, 1995 100 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M6.9 101 km
Jan 19, 1994 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.8 56 km
Feb 8, 2004 38 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M6.7 38 km
Apr 13, 1994 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.5 58 km
May 25, 1994 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M6.5 93 km
Apr 27, 1998 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.2 96 km
Mar 19, 1995 110 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M6.1 111 km
Jun 12, 1993 120 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M6.1 121 km
Sep 8, 2012 48 km WNW of Nabire, Indonesia M6.1 48 km
Jan 4, 1994 111 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M6.0 112 km
Aug 12, 2000 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.0 75 km
Mar 15, 2003 143 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 143 km
Jul 18, 1995 60 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 61 km
Oct 17, 1991 129 km S of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 130 km
Jan 22, 2007 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 133 km
Feb 5, 2004 36 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 37 km
May 11, 1996 39 km E of Nabire, Indonesia M5.8 40 km
Jul 24, 2001 90 km W of Nabire, Indonesia M5.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in
February 80°F (26°C) 13.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 14.8 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in Driest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in

Nabire has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 140.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.8") and November the driest (9.3").

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Schools in Nabire

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Nabire
SMA Negeri 1 Plus KPG
SMA Negeri 3 Nabire
SMK N 1 Nabire
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Farmers Markets in Nabire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
PASAR SORE TAPIOKA
Pasar SP 1 Bumi Raya

Hotels in Nabire

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Homestay Irene
Hotel Anggrek
Hotel RIO
SWIS HOMESTAY & RESTO

Restaurants in Nabire

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CFC
Idola, sea side restaurant

Gas Stations in Nabire

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
Pertamina

Banks in Nabire

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Papua
BNI

Airports Near Nabire

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Douw Aturure AirportNBXMedium Airport
Old Nabire AirportMedium Airport
Apogomakida AirstripSmall Airport
Apouwo AirstripSmall Airport
Bomomani AirstripSmall Airport
Dadou AirstripSmall Airport
Ideduna AirstripSmall Airport
Magoda AirstripSmall Airport
Menou AirstripSmall Airport
Moanamani AirportONISmall Airport
Obano AirportOBDSmall Airport
Siriwo AirstripSmall Airport
Tigi AirstripSmall Airport
Timepa AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nabire

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church injili di tanah Papua
Church Jemaat Tabernakel Oyehe Nabire
GKI MARANATHA MALOMPO
GPSDI KRISTUS AJAIB

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Nabire

What is the population of Nabire?

Nabire has a population of 43,898 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7,107.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nabire?

Nabire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 89 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 140.1 inches.

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