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Pagar Alam, Indonesia

South Sumatra · Indonesia

Pagar Alam is a mid-size city in South Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 70,386. Elevation: 2,362 ft (720 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

70,386 Population 288/sq mi density
2,362 ft Elevation 720 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
114.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population70,386
Density288/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain114.6 in/yr
Sunny Days128/yr
Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Population70,386
Population Density288 / sq mi
Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Coordinates-4.0251°, 103.2469°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sumatra
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation114.6 inches (2,910 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pagar Alam

Pagar Alam is a mid-size city in Indonesia (South Sumatra) with a population of 70,386. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet (720 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Pagar Alam

Pagar Alam has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (24.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3463 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 28.4° 366.1
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 19.5° / 28.4° 268.8
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28.6° 426.2
Apr 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 28.9° 378.4
May 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 29° 264.1
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 28.2° 245.0
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.3° 211.2
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 19.2° / 28.6° 164.5
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 19° / 29.7° 195.9
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.6° / 30.3° 280.0
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 29.7° 314.1
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 29° 349.3
Pagar Alam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Indonesia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Area244.7 sq mi (633.7 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates-4.0251°N, 103.2469°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.6"
202% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

839 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 13, 2001 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M7.4 105 km
Jun 4, 2000 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.7 145 km
Nov 5, 1995 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.3 100 km
Jun 6, 2000 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.2 133 km
Aug 23, 2022 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.2 120 km
Apr 16, 2004 southern Sumatra, Indonesia M6.0 145 km
Jan 17, 2011 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.0 130 km
Jan 21, 1994 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia M6.0 104 km
Apr 22, 1997 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.9 142 km
May 8, 2006 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.9 136 km
Jul 10, 2000 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia M5.8 75 km
Oct 17, 2003 142 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.8 146 km
Jun 5, 2000 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.8 118 km
Apr 2, 2008 68 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.7 69 km
Jun 24, 1992 145 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.7 146 km
Apr 10, 2016 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 116 km
Jul 17, 1998 75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.7 76 km
May 22, 2025 21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 110 km
Sep 1, 1993 67 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 83 km
Jul 22, 2000 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 1.0 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dempo Stratovolcano(es) 3,142 m (10,308 ft) 2017 14 km
Kaba Stratovolcano 1,940 m (6,365 ft) 2000 90 km
Ranau Caldera 1,854 m (6,083 ft) Unknown 120 km
Daun, Bukit Stratovolcano(es) 2,467 m (8,094 ft) Unknown 121 km
Hululais Compound 2,122 m (6,962 ft) Unknown 141 km
Sekincau Belirang Caldera(s) 1,717 m (5,633 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 12.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 10.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 11.7 in
April 71°F (21°C) 11.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
October 71°F (21°C) 10.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 11.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 12.4 in

Pagar Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (5.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Pagar Alam

Institution Type Founded Website
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Pagar Alam College
Sekolah tinggi teknologi pagar alam College
STIE Lembah Dempo Pagar Alam College

Schools in Pagar Alam

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD Negeri 33 Pagar Alam
SD Negeri 52 Pagar Alam
SMA Negeri 4 Pagar Alam
SMPN 8
SMPN 3
SD Muhammadyah Gunung Agung
SDN 41
SMP Negeri 3 Pagar Alam
SD Negeri 28 Pagar Alam
Smp Negeri 1 Pagar Alam
Sma Negeri 1 Pagar Alam
Sma Negeri 1 Jarai
Smp negeri 6 pagar alam
Sekolah Muhammadiyah pagar alam
Smk negeri 2 pagar alam
Sma negeri 3 bumi agung
Sdn janang
Smpn 4 pagar alam
Sman 2 pagar alam
sdn 43 pagar alam
SDN 31 Pagar Alam
SMP N 2 Pagar Alam
MAN Pagara alam
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Radio Stations near Pagar Alam

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Pagar Alam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pagar Alam Square
Pasar Dempo Permai Pagar Alam
Pasar Jarai
Pasar Lubuk Buntak
Pasar Sayur
Pasar Tanjung Sakti

Hotels in Pagar Alam

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel gunung gare
Villa besemah
Villa Dempo Flower
Villa Gunung Gare
Villa seganti setungguhan gunung dempo

Restaurants in Pagar Alam

40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ayam Bakar MS
Ayam Geprek
Bakso Ceker Ayam
Bakso Oshin 889
Bakso Riski
Bakso Sari rasa
Bakso Shinta
Bakso Sidomulyo
Bakso Solo 1
Bakso TKP
Bubur Ayam Berlima
CAk AMir
Cek Erna
Ci Cupcake
Dapur Bebek Irfan
Dapur Mamak
Gorengan Amir
Mie Ayam Bakso Dempo
MIe Ayam Mitro 88
Mie Pangsit Alsa
Pempek dan Tekwan
Pempek Dika
Pindang Akor
Pisang Goreng Pontianak
Pondok Teteh Resto
Resto 88
Restoran Pondok Boeleh
RM Indah MS
Rumah Makan Ridwan
Sarapan Pagi Mang Tejok
Seblak Semangi
Warkop & Lotek Shinta
Warung Asep
WArung Family
Warung Lontong Mak Leha
Warung Mbak Kus
Warung Raden
Warung Sasa
Warung Sate Epek Epek
Warung Tnda Alun Alun

Cafes in Pagar Alam

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

16.20 Coffee Shop
Homie
Kedai Kopi Nongkrong
Kedai Nongkrong
Mai Cafe
WArkop Sanak

Theme Parks in Pagar Alam

6 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alun alun kota pagar alam
Dempo Park Pagar Alam
Green Paradise
Taman Bunga Gunung Dempo
Taman Marisi Gunung Dempo
Tugu Rimau Gunung Dempo

Bus Stations in Pagar Alam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Nendagung

Gas Stations in Pagar Alam

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pom Bensin Perandonan
Pom Spbu Pertamina Air Perikan
SPBU Karang Dalo
SPBU Simpang Manna

Banks in Pagar Alam

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BCA Pagar alam
Bank BNI Ranting Pagar Alam
Bank Bri
Bank Bri Jarai
Bank BTPN
Bank Mandiri
Bank Sumsel
Bank sumsel babel
BRI

Airports Near Pagar Alam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pendopo AirportPDOMedium Airport
Atung Bungsu AirportPXASmall Airport
Silampari AirportLLJSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pagar Alam

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Jarai
Kantor Pos Pagar Alam

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pagar Alam

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjdi Baitul Jannah
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid Al Muawana
Masjid Al Mutaqin
Masjid al mutaqin pagar alam
Masjid Al Muttaqin
Masjid Al-Arafah
Masjid alkautsar kampung 1
Masjid Baabul Jannah
Masjid Baitul Amin
Masjid Dempo Rejo
Masjid Istiqomah
Masjid Jokoh
Masjid Langgar Tengah Pagar Alam
Masjid Pabrik Gunung Dempo
Masjid Qodim
Masjid Rempasai
Masjid Syuhada
Masjid Talang Tinggi
Masjid Taqwa
Masjid Taqwa
Masjid Tebat Giri

Explore Near Pagar Alam

Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Pagar Alam

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 39
Cafes 6
Banks 8
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 12

Things to See Near Pagar Alam

7 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Bukit Besar
🎢 Theme Parks (6)
  • • Alun alun kota pagar alam
  • • Dempo Park Pagar Alam
  • • Green Paradise
  • • Taman Bunga Gunung Dempo
  • • Taman Marisi Gunung Dempo
  • + 1 more

🇮🇩 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 Pagar Alam

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Dempo Stratovolcano(es) 3,142 m 2017

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 Pagar Alam

What is the population of Pagar Alam?

Pagar Alam has a population of 70,386 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 288 people per square mile, spread across 244.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pagar Alam?

Pagar Alam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.6 inches.

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