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Sibolga, Indonesia

North Sumatra · Indonesia

Sibolga is a mid-size city in North Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 91,265. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

91,265 Population 21,939/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
135.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population91,265
Density21,939/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain135.5 in/yr
Sunny Days100/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population91,265
Population Density21,939 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates1.7402°, 98.7812°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Sumatra
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation135.5 inches (3,442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sibolga

Sibolga is a mid-size city in Indonesia (North Sumatra) with a population of 91,265. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Sibolga

Sibolga has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.3°C), the coldest is Oct (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 4292 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.8° 313.5
Feb 27°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.4° 278.2
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 22° / 32.4° 361.5
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 22.3° / 32° 355.6
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.2° / 32.4° 282.7
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 21.7° / 32.1° 218.0
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 21.4° / 31.7° 303.2
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.6° 379.8
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.2° 377.5
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.1° 473.7
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31° 527.1
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.5° 421.3
Sibolga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days100 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density21,939/sq mi
Coordinates1.7402°N, 98.7812°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.5"
257% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

658 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 14, 2005 125 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.7 133 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 125 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 98 km
Apr 3, 2023 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.1 100 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 91 km
Mar 28, 2005 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 136 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 42 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 100 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 94 km
Mar 28, 2005 133 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.8 134 km
May 8, 2015 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.7 100 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 38 km
Apr 4, 2005 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 102 km
Jan 9, 2003 119 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 135 km
Sep 1, 2016 117 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 133 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 48 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 50 km
May 12, 2003 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 68 km
May 3, 2014 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 102 km
Feb 23, 2009 128 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 116 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lubukraya (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 56 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 57 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 94 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 144 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 165 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
February 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Coldest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.9 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 13.4 in

Sibolga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in October to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.9") and June the driest (7.1").

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Radio Stations near Sibolga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Firza Radio Tapsel pop AAC

Hotels in Sibolga

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hotma
Hotel Prima Indah
Sambas Baru

Restaurants in Sibolga

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kopi Bahagia
Ruman Makan Tharmin

Bus Stations in Sibolga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #10694976062

Airports Near Sibolga

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aek Godang AirportAEGMedium Airport
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing AirportFLZMedium Airport
Silangit AirportDTBSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Sibolga

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 2
Parks 2

Things to See Near Sibolga

24 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (24)
  • • Dolok Batulubang
  • • Dolok Gunungtua
  • • Dolok Marsanggul
  • • Dolok Marsanggul
  • • Dolok Pagaran
  • + 19 more

🇮🇩 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 Sibolga

What is the population of Sibolga?

Sibolga has a population of 91,265 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 21,939 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sibolga?

Sibolga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.5 inches.

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