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Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Pematangsiantar is a large city in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 274,838. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

274,838 Population 8,900/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
110.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population274,838
Density8,900/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain110.2 in/yr
Sunny Days137/yr
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Population274,838
Population Density8,900 / sq mi
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Coordinates2.9595°, 99.0687°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation110.2 inches (2,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pematangsiantar

Pematangsiantar is a large city in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 274,838. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Pematangsiantar

Pematangsiantar 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
Pematangsiantar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Indonesia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area30.9 sq mi (80.0 km²)
Population Density8,900/sq mi
Coordinates2.9595°N, 99.0687°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 6.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 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 M6.7 131 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 136 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 130 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 147 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 124 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 78 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 132 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 127 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 121 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 26 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 32 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 14 km
Nov 1, 1993 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 147 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 119 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 142 km
May 19, 2008 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.3 138 km
Feb 20, 2012 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia M5.2 135 km
Jun 26, 2023 55 km NW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.2 112 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 37 km
Aug 27, 2012 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.2 65 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 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 50 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 71 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 79 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 157 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
February 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 13.4 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in Coldest

Pematangsiantar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (6.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Pematangsiantar

Institution Type Founded Website
Universitas Simalungun University

Schools in Pematangsiantar

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar
SD NEGERI 11248 SD B
SMK Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar
SD NEGERI 11248 SD B
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Museums in Pematangsiantar

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

Libraries in Pematangsiantar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Sintong Bingei0.0

Farmers Markets in Pematangsiantar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Horas
Pasar Horas
Pasar Sarimatondang

Hotels in Pematangsiantar

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arya Inn Hotel & Library Cafe
City Hotel
Grand Palm Hotel
Sapadia

Restaurants in Pematangsiantar

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

333
Homey Donut
Panorama
RM Beringin Indah 2
RM Tapanuli
Soto Medan Kak Willy
vegetarian

Cafes in Pematangsiantar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angkringan Pak Soe

Monuments in Pematangsiantar

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birmingham Small Arms ( BSA ) Sidecar Monument
Tugu Tata Nugraha

Clinics in Pematangsiantar

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Aisyiyah Pematangsiantar

Train Stations in Pematangsiantar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Siantar

Bus Stations in Pematangsiantar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

terminal Bus

Gas Stations in Pematangsiantar

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #3982110757
Pertamina
Pertamina

Banks in Pematangsiantar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCA Siantar
BCA SIANTAR

Gyms in Pematangsiantar

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #7255318787

Airports Near Pematangsiantar

6 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Pematangsiantar

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Aisyiyah Pematangsiantar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pematangsiantar

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Avalokitesvara Temple
Gereja
Gereja
Gereja GKPS Pansur Lima
Gereja GKPS Pansur Lima
Gereja HKBP Bah Kapul
Gereja HKBP Bah Kapul
Gereja HKBP Setia Negara
Gereja HKBP Setia Negara
Gereja Kristen Protestant Simalungun church
Gereja Kristen Protestant Simalungun church
HKI PUSAT INDONESIA
HKI PUSAT INDONESIA
Masjid Raya
Masjid Taqwa Muhammadiyah
Mesjid Alfalah mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Pematangsiantar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 5
Cafes 1
Banks 2
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Parks 7
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Pematangsiantar

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Dolok Simarito

🇮🇩 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 Pematangsiantar

What is the population of Pematangsiantar?

Pematangsiantar has a population of 274,838 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 8,900 people per square mile, spread across 30.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pematangsiantar?

Pematangsiantar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches.

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