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Padangsidempuan, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Padangsidempuan is a large city in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 236,217. Elevation: 1,017 ft (310 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

236,217 Population 5,336/sq mi density
1,017 ft Elevation 310 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
96.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population236,217
Density5,336/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain96.1 in/yr
Sunny Days162/yr
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Population236,217
Population Density5,336 / sq mi
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Coordinates1.3795°, 99.2715°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation96.1 inches (2,442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Padangsidempuan

Padangsidempuan is a large city in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 236,217. The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Padangsidempuan

Padangsidempuan has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (24.1°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 4259 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 19.3° / 28.8° 306.7
Feb 23.6°C / 75°F 19.4° / 29° 211.6
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.4° / 29.2° 387.4
Apr 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 29.2° 380.8
May 24.1°C / 75°F 20.5° / 29° 305.2
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 19.5° / 28.1° 363.7
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 19.3° / 28° 266.8
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 19.6° / 28.3° 393.3
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.7° 343.6
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 19.3° / 28.5° 404.3
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 19.4° / 28.4° 435.2
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 19.6° / 28.5° 460.5
Padangsidempuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Indonesia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area44.3 sq mi (114.7 km²)
Population Density5,336/sq mi
Coordinates1.3795°N, 99.2715°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.1"
153% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

567 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 14, 2005 125 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.7 126 km
Nov 11, 1999 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia M6.2 117 km
Apr 3, 2023 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.1 77 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 32 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 55 km
Sep 1, 2016 117 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 117 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 45 km
May 12, 2003 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 48 km
Jan 9, 2003 119 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 120 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 51 km
Oct 29, 2012 105 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 114 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 57 km
Jun 2, 2019 122 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.4 123 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 146 km
Feb 23, 2009 128 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.4 128 km
Apr 20, 2014 128 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.4 129 km
Jan 6, 1991 120 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.4 121 km
May 19, 2008 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.3 40 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 67 km
Mar 11, 2019 61 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 127 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lubukraya (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 13 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 20 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 83 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 142 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 165 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in
February 74°F (24°C) 8.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in Coldest
October 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 11.0 in Wettest

Padangsidempuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in September to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (3.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Padangsidempuan

Institution Type Founded Website
Fakultas Pertanian Agroteknologi College
Institut Agama Islam Negeri University
MAN 1 Padangsidimpuan College
MAN 2 Padangsidimpuan College
SMA 5 College
SMA Negeri 3 Padangsidempuan College
SMK Pertanian Pembangunan Negri College
SMK Swasta Panca Dharma College
SMKN 2 Padangsidimpuan College
SMP NEGRI-5 College
SMPN 4 Padangsidimpuan College
Univ. Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan University

Schools in Padangsidempuan

57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMKN 1 Padangsidimpuan
SD Xaverius
SD Negeri 200501 Padangsidimpuan
SMA Negeri 1 Padangsidimpuan
SMA Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan
SMPN 1 Padang Sidempuan
SMP NEGRI-2
MIN-2
Taman Kanak-Kanak
SDN 200208
SMP NEGRI-6
SMA Kesuma Indah
SMP Swasta Kesuma Indah
Akbid Mitra Syuhada
SMA Nurul Ilmi
SMA Negeri 7 Padangsidimpuan
TKIP
SDN 200103
SD 200209/25
GKPA
Huria Kristen Batak Protestan
Akper Syuada P. Sidempuan
SDN 200405 Hutaimbaru
SDN 200405 Hutaimbaru
SDN 200405 Hutaimbaru
SD Negeri 200101 Padangsidimpuan
SMP Negeri 8 Padang Sidempuan
SMP Negeri 10 P. Sidimpuan
SMA Negeri 7 Padangsidimpuan
SMKN 1 Padangsidimpuan
SD Negeri 200501 Padangsidimpuan
SMA Negeri 1 Padangsidimpuan
SMA Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan
SMPN 1 Padang Sidempuan
SMP NEGRI-2
MIN-2
Taman Kanak-Kanak
SDN 200208
SMP NEGRI-6
SMA Kesuma Indah
SMP Swasta Kesuma Indah
Akbid Mitra Syuhada
SMA Nurul Ilmi
SD Xaverius
TKIP
SDN 200103
SD 200209/25
GKPA
Huria Kristen Batak Protestan
Akper Syuada P. Sidempuan
SDN 200405 Hutaimbaru
SDN 200405 Hutaimbaru
SDN 200405 Hutaimbaru
SD Negeri 200101 Padangsidimpuan
SMP Negeri 8 Padang Sidempuan
SMP Negeri 1 Angkola Timur
SMP Negeri 10 P. Sidimpuan
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Radio Stations near Padangsidempuan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Firza Radio Tapsel pop AAC

Farmers Markets in Padangsidempuan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Saroha

Hotels in Padangsidempuan

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Istana III
Hotel Mega Permata
Hotel Natama
Hotel Natama
Hotel Surya
Sip Irok Nauli Hotel

Restaurants in Padangsidempuan

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bufet Anda
Madina
Masakan Padang
Pondok Warkem
rumah makan

Cafes in Padangsidempuan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

#WaroengANas
Frekick cafe & Karaoke

Clinics in Padangsidempuan

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. H.Rizal
Klinik Santa Elisabeth
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Gas Stations in Padangsidempuan

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #820983186
Pertamina
Pertamina
Pertamina
Pertamina

Banks in Padangsidempuan

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Indonesia
Bank Mandiri
Bank Muamalat
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Bank Sumut
Bank Sumut
BRI
BRI
BTPN

Gyms in Padangsidempuan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodyfit Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Padangsidempuan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Padangsidempuan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aek Godang AirportAEGMedium Airport
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing AirportFLZMedium Airport
Jenderal Besar Abdul Haris Nasution AirportJHNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Padangsidempuan

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agung Al-Abror
Al-Hidayah
Al-Ihsan
Ali Mukhtar
GKPA
GKPA
GKPI
GKPI
HKBP
HKBP
Islam
Masjid Al Jihad
Masjid al-'Ibad
Masjid ar-Rohim
Masjid Assyuhada
Masjid Besar Al'Munawwar
Masjid Raya Nurul Majid
Masjid Taqwa Muhammadiyah
Masjid Taqwa Muhammadiyah
Mesjid Syeh Maulana Islam
Nurual Huda Aktampang
Raya

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Padangsidempuan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 29
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 3
Cafes 2
Banks 4
Hotels 3
Parks 3
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Padangsidempuan

2 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Nakama Aquatic
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Masjid Baburrohman

🇮🇩 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

Volcanoes Near Padangsidempuan

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m

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 Padangsidempuan

What is the population of Padangsidempuan?

Padangsidempuan has a population of 236,217 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 5,336 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Padangsidempuan?

Padangsidempuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.1 inches.

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