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Namlea, Indonesia

Maluku · Indonesia

Namlea is a mid-size city in Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 37,869. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,869 Population 18/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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About Namlea

Namlea is a town and district (kecamatan) situated on the north side of Kayeli Bay on the northeastern coast of the Indonesian island of Buru. It is the capital of the Buru Regency.

People

Population37,869
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population37,869
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-3.2619°, 127.0929°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceMaluku
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namlea

Namlea is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Maluku) with a population of 37,869. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Namlea

Namlea has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Dec (26.2°C), the coldest is Aug (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2061 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 32.2° 166.5
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.3° 170.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 22° / 30.8° 172.2
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30.3° 168.9
May 25.1°C / 77°F 21.6° / 29.3° 211.2
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 21.5° / 28.1° 207.4
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 20.7° / 27.7° 273.3
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.7° 212.0
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.9° 140.9
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30.9° 82.1
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 21.6° / 32.3° 100.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 22.2° / 32.5° 155.8
Namlea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Indonesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area2,162.9 sq mi (5,601.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2619°N, 127.0929°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

607 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 7, 2025.

Aug 28, 2000 98 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.8 100 km
Jan 28, 2004 107 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.7 38 km
Mar 14, 2006 108 km W of Ambon, Indonesia M6.7 39 km
Sep 25, 2019 33 km NE of Ambon, Indonesia M6.5 143 km
Mar 19, 2001 41 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.5 134 km
Aug 28, 2000 136 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.3 96 km
Mar 30, 2003 92 km NW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.2 51 km
Aug 28, 2000 100 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.1 85 km
Feb 26, 2018 194 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.1 70 km
Aug 16, 2011 151 km NW of Amahai, Indonesia M6.1 146 km
Oct 31, 2017 48 km W of Ambon, Indonesia M6.1 91 km
Jan 11, 2007 100 km W of Ambon, Indonesia M6.0 49 km
Aug 28, 2000 109 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.0 103 km
Dec 30, 1996 33 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.0 139 km
Mar 19, 2001 50 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 117 km
Oct 1, 2000 101 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 91 km
Jul 27, 2017 233 km W of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 117 km
Oct 31, 2017 53 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.8 94 km
Jun 9, 2020 212 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.7 136 km
Oct 31, 2017 48 km WSW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 100.0 m (328 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1674 BANDA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 100.0 m 2,330 91 km
2006 SERAM ISLAND Earthquake 3.5 m 4 39 km
1983 BANDA SEA Earthquake 3.0 m - 128 km
1841 BANDA SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 94 km
1975 SANANA ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m - 139 km
1885 MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m - 96 km
1876 CERAM SEA Earthquake 0.3 m - 34 km
2004 SERAM ISLAND Earthquake - - 38 km
1965 SANANA ISLAND Earthquake - 71 146 km
1950 BANDA SEA Earthquake - 1 147 km
1892 SERAM ISLAND Earthquake - - 79 km
1775 AMBON ISLAND Earthquake - - 132 km
1708 BANDA SEA Earthquake - - 127 km
1674 BANDA SEA Earthquake - - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
November 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in

Namlea has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (1.8").

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Restaurants in Namlea

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citra Wangi

Cafes in Namlea

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KEDAI TAANAS
Kedai Tanpa Nama

Airports Near Namlea

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Namniwel AirportNAMMedium Airport
Namlea Airport-Small Airport
Namrole AirportNRESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Namlea

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Ansor
Masjid Al-Hijrah
Masjid Al-Hijrah
Mesjid Darul Muttaqin

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 Namlea

What is the population of Namlea?

Namlea has a population of 37,869 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 2,162.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namlea?

Namlea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

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