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Saruaso, Indonesia

West Sumatra · Indonesia

Saruaso is a small town in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,122 ft (342 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

1,122 ft Elevation 342 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
101.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain101.6 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Coordinates-0.4831°, 100.6377°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sumatra
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation101.6 inches (2,580 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saruaso

Saruaso is a small town in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Saruaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 101.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Indonesia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.4831°N, 100.6377°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.6"
167% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.6 90 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 16 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 110 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 12 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 130 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 98 km
Feb 22, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 121 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 21 km
Apr 9, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 119 km
Feb 27, 2019 83 km NNE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M5.4 140 km
Jan 9, 2017 84 km S of Padang, Indonesia M5.4 141 km
Sep 30, 2009 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.4 63 km
Feb 6, 2013 65 km S of Padang, Indonesia M5.3 124 km
Dec 29, 1999 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.3 112 km
Sep 30, 1993 84 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M5.3 133 km
Mar 6, 2012 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 66 km
Mar 5, 1991 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 147 km
Aug 10, 2019 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 142 km
Dec 9, 1994 15 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.2 76 km
Jul 17, 2025 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 90 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 22 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 36 km
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 55 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 80 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 96 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 152 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in Coldest
September 71°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 9.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 9.4 in

Saruaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in August to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Saruaso

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA N 2 Batusangkar
SMK N 1 Batusangkar
SD N. 05 Koto Tangah
MTsN Tanjung Emas
SD N. 17 Saruaso
SD N. 6 Saruaso
SMA Negeri 3 Batu Sangkar
SD Negeri 7 Tanjung Barulak
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Radio Stations near Saruaso

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Firza Radio Padang AAC
KIARA FM IKIP PADANG AAC
KIARA MPC RADIO pop music MP3 128 kbps
KIARA 4U pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saruaso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah III
Museum Alat Musik
Museum Batubara Ombilin
Museum Goedang Ransoem
Museum Gudang Ransum
Museum Kereta Api Sawahlunto
Museum Kereta Api Sawahlunto
Museum Lukisan dan Etno Kayu
Museum Situs Lubang Tambang Soero & Infobox
Museum Tambang Batubara Ombilin
Museum Tari

Farmers Markets in Saruaso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Pakan Ahad.
Pasar Amor
Pasar Jum'at Tanjung Sungayang
Pasar Nagari Pandai Sikek
Pasar Piladang
Pasar Pusat Padang Panjang
Pasar Rabaa
Pasar Sawahlunto

Stadiums & Teams in Saruaso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saruaso

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minangkabau International AirportPDGMedium Airport
Tabing AirportMedium Airport

Post Offices in Saruaso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Cabang Tanjung Emas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saruaso

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Nurul Iklhas Koto Tangah
Mushallah Nurul Falah Koto Tangah

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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What is the weather like in Saruaso?

Saruaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.6 inches.

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