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Serui, Indonesia

Papua · Indonesia

Serui is a small city in Papua, Indonesia with a population of 13,568. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

13,568 Population 4/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
124.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population13,568
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain124.3 in/yr
Sunny Days111/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population13,568
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-1.8802°, 136.2426°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvincePapua
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation124.3 inches (3,156 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Serui

Serui is a small city in Indonesia (Papua) with a population of 13,568. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Serui

Serui has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.5°C), the coldest is Jul (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3359 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.5° 221.2
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.4° 402.0
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 25.9° / 29.5° 207.5
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 29.6° 287.2
May 28.3°C / 83°F 26.5° / 29.7° 241.8
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.3° / 29.4° 196.1
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 26° / 29.1° 281.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 26.1° / 29.2° 475.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.4° 430.4
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.8° 209.8
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.9° 169.2
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 29.7° 236.6
Serui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 111 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days111 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3,196.1 sq mi (8,278.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8802°N, 136.2426°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.3"
227% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.52"
Driest Month (Nov) 9.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

708 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 17, 1996 1996 Biak, Indonesia Earthquake M8.1 135 km
Jun 16, 2010 121 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia M7.0 47 km
Jan 19, 1994 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.8 147 km
Jun 16, 2010 135 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia M6.6 57 km
Apr 13, 1994 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.5 143 km
Feb 17, 1996 32 km NNE of Biak, Indonesia M6.5 107 km
Feb 18, 1996 46 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia M6.4 65 km
Jun 26, 2011 146 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia M6.3 71 km
Nov 20, 1994 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia M6.3 37 km
Apr 27, 1998 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.2 124 km
Jun 16, 2010 147 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia M6.2 71 km
Aug 12, 2000 75 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M6.0 133 km
Feb 17, 1996 Biak region, Indonesia M6.0 122 km
Jan 22, 2007 132 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 70 km
Jan 12, 2021 157 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.9 150 km
Feb 17, 1996 76 km E of Biak, Indonesia M5.8 95 km
Mar 3, 1996 72 km NE of Biak, Indonesia M5.7 133 km
Jan 22, 2007 129 km NE of Nabire, Indonesia M5.7 75 km
May 15, 1996 58 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia M5.7 143 km
Feb 17, 1996 28 km NNE of Insrom, Indonesia M5.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.7 m (25 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 IRIAN JAYA Eruption + Earthquake 7.7 m 164 135 km
1979 IRIAN JAYA Earthquake 2.0 m 115 32 km
1957 NW. IRIAN JAYA Earthquake 1.8 m 94 km
1914 NW. IRIAN JAYA Earthquake 0.1 m 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
March 80°F (26°C) 12.5 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in Driest
December 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in

Serui has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.5") and November the driest (9.0").

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Schools in Serui

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Serui
SMA Negeri 2 Serui
SD Cina Tua
SD Cina Tua
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
smp n 1
SD Cina Tua
SD. Yapis
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Farmers Markets in Serui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Serui
Traditional Market (Pasar), Fish and Greengrocers

Hotels in Serui

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kepala Dua
Hotel Maureen
Hotel Merpati

Restaurants in Serui

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andom Roso
Koto Makasar
Sabar Menanti
Sari Laut
serba ada

Monuments in Serui

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tugu Serui

Clinics in Serui

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

puskesmas

Gas Stations in Serui

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
SPBU Pertamina Kota Serui

Banks in Serui

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI
Bank BRI
Bank Mandiri Cabang Serui
Bank Papua

Airports Near Serui

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frans Kaisiepo AirportBIKMedium Airport
Stevanus Rumbewas AirportZRIMedium Airport
Ros Bori AirstripSmall Airport
Waren AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Serui

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Jemaat Pemulihan
Church Jemat Aleteia
Church Pentecosta, Serui - Kota
Church Pentekosta Alfa & Omega
Church Toraja Jemaat Kapernaum
gereja
Gereja Imanuel
Gereja Imanuel
GEREJA SILOAM
Masjid Agung Darussalam Serui
Masjid Hidayatullah Serui
Mosque Taman Pendidikan

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 Serui

What is the population of Serui?

Serui has a population of 13,568 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,196.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Serui?

Serui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 111 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.3 inches.

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