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Singkil, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Singkil is a mid-size city in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 46,800. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

46,800 Population 856/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
159.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population46,800
Density856/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain159.3 in/yr
Sunny Days79/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population46,800
Population Density856 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates2.2874°, 97.7884°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceAceh
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation159.3 inches (4,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Singkil

Singkil is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 46,800. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 159.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Singkil

Singkil has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Oct (27.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3000 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.3° 217.1
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.1° 158.4
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 25.6° / 30.9° 250.0
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 26° / 30.7° 227.3
May 28.6°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.7° 222.3
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 25.9° / 30.3° 220.7
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.9° / 30.3° 195.6
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30° 269.9
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.8° 272.3
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.6° 323.2
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.6° 317.5
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 25.4° / 29.8° 325.5
Singkil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 79 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 159.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days79 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area54.7 sq mi (141.6 km²)
Population Density856/sq mi
Coordinates2.2874°N, 97.7884°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 159.3"
319% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 17.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 9.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,511 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 28, 2005 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M8.6 79 km
Apr 6, 2010 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.8 83 km
May 19, 2005 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.9 89 km
Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 76 km
Jul 5, 2005 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.7 94 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 55 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 34 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 130 km
Apr 25, 2006 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 94 km
Jul 27, 2006 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 96 km
Apr 28, 2005 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 111 km
Jan 22, 2008 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.2 147 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 97 km
Apr 11, 2005 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 115 km
Jan 26, 2011 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 107 km
Jun 8, 2005 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 119 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 41 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 81 km
Jul 5, 2014 86 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 102 km
Apr 6, 2011 108 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 INDONESIA Earthquake 4.2 m 1,319 79 km
2010 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.4 m - 83 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 147 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 147 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 119 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 120 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 133 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 182 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
February 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Driest
July 80°F (26°C) 10.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 17.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in

Singkil has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in October to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 159.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.8") and June the driest (9.5").

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Schools in Singkil

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD Negeri Selok Aceh - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Singkil - - - -
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Hotels in Singkil

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sabo balin

Restaurants in Singkil

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

rumah makan

Bus Stations in Singkil

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Singkil

Gas Stations in Singkil

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina

Banks in Singkil

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Aceh

Airports Near Singkil

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri AirportFSHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Singkil

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Agung Nurul Makmur
Masjid Bhaitusshalihin
Masjid Selok Aceh
Masjid Taqwa

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 Singkil

What is the population of Singkil?

Singkil has a population of 46,800 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 856 people per square mile, spread across 54.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Singkil?

Singkil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 79 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 159.3 inches.

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