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Penajam, Indonesia

East Kalimantan · Indonesia

Penajam is a small town in East Kalimantan, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain119.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-1.2492°, 116.7697°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Kalimantan
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation119.9 inches (3,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Penajam

Penajam is a small town in Indonesia (East Kalimantan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Penajam

Penajam has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.1°C), the coldest is Jul (27.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.2° 193.6
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.5° 210.3
Mar 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.7° 231.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31° 246.8
May 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31° 225.6
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.5° 294.5
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 24.5° / 29.9° 244.0
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.3° 166.5
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.7° 155.5
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.3° 173.4
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 212.0
Dec 27.9°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.4° 239.5
Penajam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 119.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area203.5 sq mi (527.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.2492°N, 116.7697°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.9"
216% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 17, 2025.

Sep 13, 2003 112 km ESE of City of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.9 125 km
May 28, 1998 73 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.8 68 km
May 26, 2013 85 km NE of Amuntai, Indonesia M4.7 128 km
Jul 3, 1998 78 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.6 73 km
Jul 17, 2025 106 km SE of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.6 113 km
Nov 21, 2009 82 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.4 78 km
May 2, 2018 90 km NE of Amuntai, Indonesia M4.3 124 km
May 19, 2019 115 km W of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.2 109 km
Aug 29, 2015 Kalimantan, Indonesia M4.2 87 km
Nov 22, 2009 82 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia M4.2 79 km
Nov 27, 2009 89 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia M3.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in Wettest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Driest
October 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in

Penajam has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (5.0").

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Schools in Penajam

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMP Negeri 21 PPU
SD Negeri 026 Penajam
Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Maun
SMP Negeri 22 Penajam Paser Utara
SMA Negeri 1 Penajam Paser Utara
Penajam National Middle School 1
SD Negeri 007 Penajam
SMP Negeri 15 Penajam Paser Utara
SD Negeri 027 Penajam
SD Muhammadiyah 1 Penajam
SMP Negeri 19 PPU
SDN 014 Penajam
SMK Pelita Gamma
SMK Negeri 2 Penajam Paser Utara
SDIT Nurul Hikmah
SD Negeri 038 Penajam
SD Negeri 021 Penajam
SD Negeri 016 Penajam
SD Negeri 003 Penajam
SD Negeri 002 Penajam
MA Darul Ulum
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Museums in Penajam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dahor Heritage Balikpapan
Museum Kodam VI/MLW

Libraries in Penajam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Daerah Kabupaten PPU0.0
Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Balikpapan0.0
UPT Perpustakaan Universitas Balikpapan0.0

Farmers Markets in Penajam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Balikpapan Permai
Pasar Baru Square Balikpapan
Pasar Baru Square Balikpapan
Pasar Butun
Pasar Butun
Pasar Induk Nenang
Pasar karang Jati
Pasar Klandasan
Pasar Klandasan
Pasar Mini Kampung Timur
Pasar Pandan Sari
Pasar Petung
Pasar Segar Balikpapan Baru
Pasar Waru
Pasar Waru
qisstuff
RM. Padang Siang Malam

Hotels in Penajam

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aqila
Hotel Kalimantan
Hotel Pantai Istana Amal

Restaurants in Penajam

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RM Pelangi
Warung Makan Uni

Cafes in Penajam

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maccarina Cafe

Clinics in Penajam

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Penajam Clinic
Puskesmas Pembantu Buluminung
Puskesmas Pembantu Gunung Seteleng
Puskesmas Pembantu Nenang

Bus Stations in Penajam

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Penajam Bus Terminal
Penajam Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Penajam

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #980457532
SPBU Nipah-Nipah

Banks in Penajam

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI Penajam
Bankaltimtara KK Gersik

Stadiums & Teams in Penajam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Penajam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International AirportBPNLarge Airport
Nusantara International AirportMedium Airport
Tanah Grogot AirportTNBSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Penajam

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Karunia Medical Clinic Balikpapan
Posyandu Gatra Mulya
Puskesmas Sidomulyo
SMEC Klinik Spesialis Mata
Tirta Medical Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Penajam

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Katolik Santa Maria dari Fatima
Langgar Al-Muqarrabin
Masjid
Masjid Agung Al-Ikhlas
Masjid Al-Amin
Masjid Al-ikhlas Gunung Seteleng
Masjid Al-Isra
Masjid Al-Muhajirin BTN km. 1
Masjid Al-Umm (Salafi)
Masjid Ar-Rahman Penajam
Masjid Asy-Syurthoh
Masjid Darul Munaa
Masjid Husnul Khatimah
Masjid Jami Sayyidul Ayyam
Masjid Jami' Al-Anshor
Masjid Miftahul Jannah
Masjid Raudahtul Jannah
Musholla Al-Iman
Musholla Al-Muhajirin
Musholla Asrama Haji
Musholla Nurul Iman

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

🇮🇩 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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What is the weather like in Penajam?

Penajam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.9 inches.

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