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Pekan Bahapal, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Pekan Bahapal is a mid-size city in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 40,000. Elevation: 3,281 ft (1,000 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

40,000 Population 18/sq mi density
3,281 ft Elevation 1,000 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
100.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population40,000
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain100.5 in/yr
Sunny Days154/yr
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Population40,000
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Coordinates3.1131°, 99.1735°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation100.5 inches (2,553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pekan Bahapal

Pekan Bahapal is a mid-size city in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 40,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Pekan Bahapal

Pekan Bahapal has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2559 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 22° / 29.8° 180.4
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.5° 139.9
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31° 160.6
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31.2° 139.2
May 27°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.8° 189.8
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31.2° 216.8
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.4° 138.6
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.8° 229.8
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 22.2° / 31.1° 243.4
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.9° 288.2
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 22° / 30.2° 309.1
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 29.5° 323.6
Pekan Bahapal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Area2,240.9 sq mi (5,804.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates3.1131°N, 99.1735°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.5"
165% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 143 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 142 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 142 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 141 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 81 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 143 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 149 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 33 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 138 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 46 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 50 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 138 km
Jun 26, 2023 55 km NW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.2 133 km
Feb 20, 2012 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia M5.2 147 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 56 km
Aug 27, 2012 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.2 84 km
Nov 27, 1990 18 km NW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.1 89 km
Apr 19, 2009 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.1 36 km
Mar 13, 2018 37 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.1 126 km
Oct 3, 2016 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.1 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 71 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 76 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 87 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 173 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 13.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in Coldest

Pekan Bahapal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Pekan Bahapal

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD Bandar Jambu
SD Batu Nanggar
SMP Batu Nanggar
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Museums in Pekan Bahapal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Simalungun
Museum Simalungun
Simalungun
Simalungun
War Museum
War Museum

Libraries in Pekan Bahapal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Sintong Bingei0.0
Perpustakaan Umum T. Tinggi0.0

Farmers Markets in Pekan Bahapal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
King's Auto Service
Pasar Horas
Pasar Horas
Pasar Indrapura

Train Stations in Pekan Bahapal

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bajalinggei
Dolok Merangir

Gas Stations in Pekan Bahapal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina

Airports Near Pekan Bahapal

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kualanamu International AirportKNOLarge Airport
Soewondo Air Force BaseMESMedium Airport
Helvetia AirportSmall Airport
Sibisa AirportSIWSmall Airport
Tebing Tinggi AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pekan Bahapal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Aisyiyah Pematangsiantar

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

🇮🇩 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 Pekan Bahapal

What is the population of Pekan Bahapal?

Pekan Bahapal has a population of 40,000 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 2,240.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pekan Bahapal?

Pekan Bahapal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.5 inches.

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