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Polewali, Indonesia

West Sulawesi · Indonesia

Polewali is a mid-size city in West Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 65,800. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

65,800 Population 78/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
94.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population65,800
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain94.8 in/yr
Sunny Days164/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population65,800
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-3.4324°, 119.3435°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sulawesi
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation94.8 inches (2,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Polewali

Polewali is a mid-size city in Indonesia (West Sulawesi) with a population of 65,800. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Polewali

Polewali has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2413 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.1° 312.5
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22° / 30.4° 228.9
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.1° / 30.5° 210.8
Apr 26°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.5° 189.6
May 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.5° 191.4
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.7° 242.3
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.4° 127.1
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.8° 126.8
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.5° 106.0
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 22° / 31.2° 174.9
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 22.9° / 31.2° 194.8
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30.8° 307.5
Polewali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Indonesia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area847.0 sq mi (2,193.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates-3.4324°N, 119.3435°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.8"
150% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jan 14, 2021 32 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 72 km
Feb 5, 2008 100 km W of Majene, Indonesia M5.9 142 km
Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 57 km
Jun 8, 2022 39 km WSW of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.8 116 km
Jan 14, 2021 33 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.7 71 km
Feb 8, 2015 60 km ENE of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.6 111 km
Apr 8, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M5.4 139 km
Dec 7, 1994 7 km WNW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.3 76 km
May 9, 1990 25 km NW of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 81 km
Jul 21, 2021 56 km W of Rantepao, Indonesia M5.2 57 km
Jan 14, 2021 37 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M5.2 64 km
Jun 9, 1993 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia M5.0 141 km
Mar 1, 2010 49 km WNW of Majene, Indonesia M4.9 90 km
Dec 22, 2012 32 km N of Rantepao, Indonesia M4.9 108 km
Feb 3, 2021 36 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 66 km
Jan 15, 2021 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.9 70 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 58 km
Sep 28, 1990 17 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 105 km
Sep 29, 2013 58 km NE of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 121 km
Feb 6, 2019 52 km SW of Mamuju, Indonesia M4.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 4.0 m 664 55 km
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake - 71 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Driest
October 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest

Polewali has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.9") and September the driest (3.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Polewali

Institution Type Founded Website
UNASMAN College - ,

Schools in Polewali

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 3 Polewali - - - -
SD 019 Manding - - - -
SMA Negeri 2 Polewali - - - -
SD 066 pekkabata - - - -
SMP 4 POLEWALI - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Polewali

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
pasar baru polewali
pasar sentral pekkabata

Hotels in Polewali

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotel perdana

Restaurants in Polewali

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

masakan padang
rejo mulyo
RM Surya
rumah makan idola
Rumah makan padang

Cafes in Polewali

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cafe liberty
pisang goreng nanda

Gas Stations in Polewali

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
pertamina

Banks in Polewali

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Sulselbar Polewali
Bank Syariah Indonesia
BRI

Airports Near Polewali

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toraja AirportTRTMedium Airport
Makale Airport-Small Airport
Malimpung Airport-Small Airport
Pongtiku AirportTTRSmall Airport
Sumarorong Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polewali

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
gereja sion polewali
Masjid Al Amin
Masjid Al-Jihad
masjid kantor bupati polman
Masjid Pancasila
Mesjid
Mesjid
Mesjid agung syuhada
Mesjid akbar
Mesjid raudatul abidin
TPA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

Things to See Near Polewali

73 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (72)
  • • Bulu Pusu
  • • Buttu Alipan
  • • Buttu Ao
  • • Buttu Balang
  • • Buttu Balekaray
  • + 67 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Pantai Bahari Polewali Mandar

🇮🇩 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 Polewali

What is the population of Polewali?

Polewali has a population of 65,800 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 847.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Polewali?

Polewali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.8 inches.

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