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Payakumbuh, Indonesia

West Sumatra · Indonesia

Payakumbuh is a large city in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 139,576. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

139,576 Population 4,495/sq mi density
1,696 ft Elevation 517 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
88.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population139,576
Density4,495/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain88.1 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Population139,576
Population Density4,495 / sq mi
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Coordinates-0.2159°, 100.6334°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sumatra
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation88.1 inches (2,238 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Payakumbuh

Payakumbuh is a large city in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 139,576. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Payakumbuh

Payakumbuh has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3576 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.8° / 28.9° 296.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 29.2° 225.7
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.6° 317.9
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 20.2° / 29.3° 345.7
May 24.7°C / 76°F 20.7° / 29.5° 308.8
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.7° 286.7
Jul 24°C / 75°F 19.5° / 29° 198.1
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 29.2° 290.2
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 19.2° / 29.4° 283.5
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.5° / 29.3° 311.8
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 19.5° / 29° 367.1
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 19.9° / 28.8° 344.1
Payakumbuh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Indonesia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.4 km²)
Population Density4,495/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2159°N, 100.6334°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.6 102 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 129 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 34 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 32 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 149 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 77 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 41 km
Apr 9, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 149 km
Sep 30, 2009 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.4 80 km
Dec 29, 1999 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.3 114 km
Dec 9, 1994 15 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.2 103 km
Mar 5, 1991 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 146 km
Mar 6, 2012 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 87 km
Aug 10, 2019 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 150 km
Jul 17, 2025 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 145 km
Jan 15, 1994 10 km S of Padang, Indonesia M5.1 98 km
Aug 4, 1990 87 km NW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.1 125 km
Jul 10, 2016 48 km NW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M5.1 66 km
Jul 2, 2009 11 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.1 99 km
Sep 19, 2009 103 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 25 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 39 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 59 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 80 km
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 85 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 158 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in Warmest, Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 9.2 in

Payakumbuh has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 73°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.4") and June the driest (4.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Payakumbuh

Institution Type Founded Website
AKPER University
Kampus UIN University
STAIN Batusangkar College

Schools in Payakumbuh

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
al huffazh mart
SDN 11 Payakumbuh
SDN 14 Payakumbuh
Sekolah Luar Biasa Tunanetra Sumatera Barat
SD Negeri 02 Payakumbuh
SMK-PP Padang Mengatas
SDN 02 Koto Tangah Batu Hampa
TK
SD Negeri 34 Payakumbuh - Napar
Pondok Pesantren Asy-Syamil
SMPN 1 Payakumbuh
SMP Fidelis Payakumbuh
MTsN kota Payakumbuh
al huffazh mart
pesantren cahaya islam
madani
SDN 03 Tanjung Haro SIkabu-kabu , kec.Luak
SMPN 2 Luak
SDN 04 Tanjung Haro Sikabu-kabu, Kec.Luak
SDN 01 Tanjung Haro Sikabu-kabu, Kec.Luak
SDN 05 Tanjung Haro Sikabu-kabu , Kec.Luak
SMAN 4 PAYAKUMBUH
sd12 paritrantang
My English Club
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Radio Stations near Payakumbuh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Payakumbuh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rumah Adat Kaum Koto

Farmers Markets in Payakumbuh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Padang Luar Market
Pakan Ahad.
Pasar Amor
Pasar Jum'at Tanjung Sungayang
Pasar Nagari Pandai Sikek
Pasar Piladang
Pasar Pusat Padang Panjang
Pasar Rabaa

Hotels in Payakumbuh

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Faradisa
Hotel Mangkuto
Hotel Mangkuto this hotel is in the wrong location
Kolivera 3

Restaurants in Payakumbuh

28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampera "Haya"
Ampera Ajo.
Bakso Ateng
Bofet Sate Man
Martabak Mesir H. Wan
Mie Aceh & Kopi Aceh Cita Rasa
Minang asli
Pecel Lele Roso Joyo
Pizza Hut
Pondok Makan Da Enk
Pondok Nasi Goreng Raffa
Pondok Sate Mak Tando
RM Ampera Yul
RM Pergaulan
RM.Asia Baru.
rumah bako resto
Rumah Makan / Restoran Sari Rasa
Rumah Makan & Restoran Nasi Kapau Asli
Rumah Makan Ampera Fikri.
Rumah Makan Goreng Baluik
Rumah Makan Pancoran
Rumah Makan Saraso
Sarapan Pagi "Bunda"
Sarapan Pagi Family
Sate Mak Bahar
Sawah Lenggek Sikabu
Sederhana
Tempat Makan Pergaulan

Cafes in Payakumbuh

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bumi Sikabu 2.0
d'SRUPUT
D'Stasiun CAFE.
Folka Space
Kobeng
Uda Espresso
Warung Kopmil BG Kevin.

Monuments in Payakumbuh

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kantor Bupati Lama
Tugu Adipura

Clinics in Payakumbuh

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puskemas Piladang
toko defi

Train Stations in Payakumbuh

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pakan Sinayan (Eks)
Payakumbuh (Eks)
Piladang (Ex)
Simalanggang (Eks)

Bus Stations in Payakumbuh

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piladang (Ex)

Gas Stations in Payakumbuh

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #13608841351
Pertamina
Pertamina
SPBU 13.262.515 Koto Baru
SPBU 14.262.539
SPBU koto nan IV

Banks in Payakumbuh

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Bukopin
Bank Mandiri
BCA
BMT Al Fataya
BRI
BRI cabang koto baru simalanggang
BRI SYARIAH
BTPN

Gyms in Payakumbuh

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Star Fitness & Aerobic

Stadiums & Teams in Payakumbuh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Payakumbuh

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minangkabau International AirportPDGMedium Airport
Tabing AirportMedium Airport

Post Offices in Payakumbuh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
POS Payahkumbuh

Churches & Religious Organizations in Payakumbuh

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Fidelis a Sigmarinda
Masjid Abrar Sikabu-kabu
Masjid Al-Furqan
Masjid al-Ihsan
Masjid Al-Khalis Lakuak Dama
masjid almukarammah
Masjid Ansharullah Muhammadiyah
Masjid Baitul Huda Bukik Kanduang
Masjid Jami' Parak Batuang
Masjid Mukhlisin
Masjid Nurul Falah
Masjid Nurul Ikhlas
Masjid Raya Piladang
Masjid Tafakut.
Mesjid Al-muttahidin
mesjid napar
Mesjid Nurul Iklas
Mushala Nurul ikhlas.
mushala nurul iman
Mushala Nurul Iman.
Mushola Muslimin
Mushola Pejuang 45 Talang
Musholla Muslimat

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Payakumbuh

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 11
Restaurants 26
Cafes 5
Supermarkets 6
Banks 7
Hotels 4
Parks 2
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near Payakumbuh

6 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Ngalau Indah
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Bukit Patai
  • • Bukit Sikat
  • • Gunung Malintang
  • • Gunung Sago
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Puncak Marajo

🇮🇩 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 Payakumbuh

What is the population of Payakumbuh?

Payakumbuh has a population of 139,576 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 4,495 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Payakumbuh?

Payakumbuh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.1 inches.

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