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Sabang, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Sabang is a mid-size city in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 42,066. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

42,066 Population 712/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
86.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population42,066
Density712/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain86.1 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population42,066
Population Density712 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates5.8897°, 95.3164°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceAceh
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation86.1 inches (2,186 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sabang

Sabang is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 42,066. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Sabang

Sabang has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (27°C), the coldest is Jan (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 29.7° 63.5
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.4° 45.4
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21° / 31° 49.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32° 55.4
May 26.9°C / 80°F 22° / 31.8° 81.1
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 77.9
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.2° 88.6
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 31.6° 99.7
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 22° / 30.6° 79.8
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 21.5° / 30.2° 104.9
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 21.4° / 29.9° 100.3
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.3° 77.3
Sabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²)
Population Density712/sq mi
Coordinates5.8897°N, 95.3164°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.1"
126% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.74"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

742 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 125 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 124 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 91 km
Apr 27, 2007 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 96 km
Jan 5, 2005 104 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 112 km
Aug 28, 1993 104 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.9 104 km
Aug 26, 1991 134 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.9 135 km
Aug 26, 1991 144 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.8 145 km
Jul 30, 2005 northern Sumatra, Indonesia M5.8 122 km
Mar 25, 2005 106 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.8 113 km
Apr 12, 1996 149 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.8 150 km
Aug 17, 2000 63 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 64 km
Jan 1, 2005 103 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 112 km
Oct 24, 2002 100 km W of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 101 km
Jan 10, 2013 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 132 km
Jan 6, 2005 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 83 km
Mar 17, 2005 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 117 km
Sep 9, 2000 60 km NNE of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 61 km
May 13, 2006 99 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 OFF NORTHWEST COAST OF INDONESIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 14 km
1948 OFF NORTHWEST COAST Earthquake - - 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Seulawah Agam (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 62 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 13.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Sabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in December to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.7") and April the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Sabang

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Sabang - - - -
SD 2 - - - -
SMA Negeri 2 Sabang - - - -
SMP - - - -
Pesantren Terpadu Al-Mujaddid - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sabang

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Djati FM - AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Sabang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Sabang

Farmers Markets in Sabang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Hotels in Sabang

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anoi Itam Resort
Casa Nemo
Fie resort
Flamboyant
Mata IE resort
Pulau Weh Paradise
Pulau Weh Resort
Reddoorz Hotel
Sabang Hill
Stone park
The Pade Resort
Treetop Guesthouse & Bungalows

Restaurants in Sabang

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anis
Babah Alue
Barracuda
Bixio café
Cafe Olala
Casa Nemo
Da Dang Na
dee dees
Erick's Green House
Fina Dua
Freddies
Green Restaurant
Gua Sarang
Hafizt Kupi
Iboih Inn
Le Café Blue
Mama Mia
Mama's
Mata IE resort
Monster Kitchen
O'ong - Norma Bungalows
Putri Hijau Restaurant
Warung
Warung
Wawa Bungalows
Zero cafe
Zero café & restaurant

Cafes in Sabang

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aci Rasa Coffee
Cafe Sabang Fair
Dapu Kak Ita
Mas Doy Cafe
Museum Sabang Cafe
Tosaka Coffee
Wander Weh Cafe

Theatres in Sabang

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pendopo

Monuments in Sabang

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument Kilometer 0
Sabang Fair
Tugu Garuda

Clinics in Sabang

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puskesmas

Gas Stations in Sabang

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bensin
Pertamina
SPBU Tapak Gajah

Airports Near Sabang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sultan Iskandar Muda International AirportBTJLarge Airport
Maimun Saleh AirportSBGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sabang

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Sabang

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sabang

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja GPIB
Masjid Tuha Babul 'Ibad Teupinlayeu
Mesjid Babussalam
Santa Maria Stasi Sabang

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 Sabang

What is the population of Sabang?

Sabang has a population of 42,066 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 712 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sabang?

Sabang 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 80°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.1 inches.

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