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Sanana, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Sanana is a small city in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 29,716. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

29,716 Population 138/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
75.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population29,716
Density138/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain75.5 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population29,716
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-2.0585°, 125.9779°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation75.5 inches (1,918 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sanana

Sanana is a small city in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 29,716. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Sanana

Sanana has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 136.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 108.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 208.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 192.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 251.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 176.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 91.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.8
Sanana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Indonesia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates-2.0585°N, 125.9779°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.5"
99% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.49"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on May 19, 2025.

Nov 29, 1998 264 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M7.7 121 km
Feb 26, 2018 194 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M6.1 112 km
Mar 1, 1999 200 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.7 119 km
Nov 29, 1998 238 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.7 142 km
Jun 20, 1990 220 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.6 140 km
Jan 19, 1993 295 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.6 87 km
Mar 9, 2004 289 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.6 97 km
Jul 17, 2023 79 km NE of Sanana, Indonesia M5.6 80 km
Apr 13, 2007 217 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M5.5 150 km
Oct 27, 1991 242 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.4 68 km
Jan 26, 2018 216 km SSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.4 147 km
Jun 14, 2003 231 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.4 150 km
Jul 25, 1995 281 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.4 115 km
Feb 15, 1995 244 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.3 148 km
Dec 3, 1997 260 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia M5.3 127 km
Feb 23, 1995 246 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.3 148 km
Aug 2, 1998 239 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.3 91 km
Sep 12, 1998 228 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.3 94 km
Jan 28, 1993 183 km WNW of Ambon, Indonesia M5.3 145 km
Jul 20, 2023 75 km NE of Sanana, Indonesia M5.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 SANANA ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 47 km
1965 SANANA ISLAND Earthquake 71 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
February 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 80°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in

Sanana has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Sanana

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SLB Negeri sanana
SMA Negeri 1 Sanana
SMP Negeri 1 Sanana
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Farmers Markets in Sanana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Basanohi Sanana

Castles in Sanana

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Of Sanana
The King's Palace of Sanana

Gas Stations in Sanana

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SPBU Sanana

Airports Near Sanana

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Emalamo AirportSQNSmall Airport
Mangole Airport, FalabisahayaMALSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Istiqomah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

🇮🇩 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 Sanana

What is the population of Sanana?

Sanana has a population of 29,716 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 215.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanana?

Sanana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.5 inches.

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