Raha, Indonesia

Southeast Sulawesi · Indonesia

Raha is a mid-size city in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 69,980. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

69,980 Population 48/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population69,980
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population69,980
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-4.8380°, 122.7209°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSoutheast Sulawesi
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Raha

Raha is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Southeast Sulawesi) with a population of 69,980. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Raha

Raha has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.4°C), the coldest is Jul (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2238 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 25° / 30.7° 223.9
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 25° / 30.4° 226.3
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30.5° 268.6
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30.3° 211.3
May 26.9°C / 80°F 24.8° / 29.9° 233.6
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 23.7° / 29.2° 222.2
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 22.7° / 28.7° 156.5
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 22.4° / 29.6° 106.4
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 22.7° / 31.5° 103.1
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.2° / 33° 82.7
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.4° 170.6
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 32.4° 233.1
Raha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1,457.5 sq mi (3,774.8 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates4.8380°S, 122.7209°E
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.66"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 27, 2025.

Feb 19, 2005 81 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia M6.5 104 km
May 14, 2000 80 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M6.3 78 km
Apr 24, 2011 47 km NE of Katabu, Indonesia M6.1 29 km
Oct 15, 2009 82 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.7 144 km
Oct 21, 2001 155 km E of Katabu, Indonesia M5.7 133 km
Mar 17, 2006 68 km ESE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.6 53 km
Jul 1, 2001 86 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.6 89 km
Dec 24, 2000 84 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.6 92 km
Oct 18, 2009 84 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.6 142 km
Oct 18, 2009 89 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.5 147 km
Jul 11, 2011 91 km W of Kendari, Indonesia M5.5 143 km
Oct 20, 2001 157 km ENE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.5 133 km
Mar 15, 2002 88 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.5 95 km
Jan 3, 2008 110 km S of Katabu, Indonesia M5.4 121 km
Feb 19, 2005 94 km SSW of Katabu, Indonesia M5.4 116 km
Oct 19, 2001 170 km ENE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.3 146 km
Aug 26, 2000 128 km SE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.2 124 km
Jul 11, 2011 94 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia M5.2 139 km
Mar 28, 2010 78 km SSE of Katabu, Indonesia M5.1 86 km
May 6, 2007 82 km ENE of Kendari, Indonesia M5.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
February 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
November 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
December 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in

Raha has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.7") and October the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Raha

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD Negeri 5 Kontunaga - - - -
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Museums in Raha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Bharugano Wuna

Hotels in Raha

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Asri Mulia

Restaurants in Raha

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Roxy Raha

Banks in Raha

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BPD Sultra Cabang Raha

Airports Near Raha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Betoambari AirportBUWSmall Airport
Sugimanuru AirportRAQSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

Around Raha

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurants 1
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Parks 1

Things to See Near Raha

4 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Situs Peninggalan Purbakala Liang Kobori dan Metanduno
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Gua Kobori
  • • Gua Metanduno
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Napabale

🇮🇩 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 Raha

What is the population of Raha?

Raha has a population of 69,980 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 1,457.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Raha?

Raha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.

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