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Simpang, Indonesia

Jambi · Indonesia

Simpang is a mid-size city in Jambi, Indonesia with a population of 36,652. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,652 Population 135/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
97.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population36,652
Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain97.8 in/yr
Sunny Days158/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population36,652
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-1.2642°, 104.0970°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceJambi
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation97.8 inches (2,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Simpang

Simpang is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Jambi) with a population of 36,652. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Simpang

Simpang has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.5° / 29.7° 275.9
Feb 27°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30.2° 198.1
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30.6° 297.8
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.8° 278.4
May 28°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.8° 243.2
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 25.4° / 30.2° 220.3
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 29.9° 149.6
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.3° 132.4
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 24.1° / 30.7° 185.0
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 31° 238.5
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31.1° 266.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 25° / 30.5° 303.4
Simpang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area272.0 sq mi (704.5 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates-1.2642°N, 104.0970°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.8"
157% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M7.3 on Jul 25, 2004.

Jul 25, 2004 100 km SSE of Jambi City, Indonesia M7.3 130 km
Apr 26, 1995 35 km SW of Kuala Tungkal, Indonesia M4.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in

Simpang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.2") and July the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Simpang

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrasah - - - -
SD Negeri 56 Sungai Rambut - - - -
SMP Negeri 22 Tanjung Jabung Timur - - - -
SD Negeri 234 Sungai Aur - - - -
SMP Negeri 39 Muaro Jambi - - - -
SD Negeri 26 Sungai Aur - - - -
SD Negeri 89 Jebus - - - -
MTs Negeri 4 Muaro Jambi - - - -
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Airports Near Simpang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuala Tungkal Airport-Small Airport
Sultan Thaha AirportDJBSmall Airport

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 Simpang

What is the population of Simpang?

Simpang has a population of 36,652 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 272.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simpang?

Simpang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.8 inches.

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