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Sinjai, Indonesia

South Sulawesi · Indonesia

Sinjai is a mid-size city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 40,797. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

40,797 Population 83/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population40,797
Density83/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population40,797
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-5.1241°, 120.2530°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sinjai

Sinjai is a mid-size city in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) with a population of 40,797. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Sinjai

Sinjai has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2233 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 21.6° / 31.3° 385.4
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.5° / 31.3° 312.8
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 21.2° / 32.1° 239.0
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 21.7° / 31.9° 163.1
May 25.5°C / 78°F 21.8° / 31.1° 135.0
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 20.7° / 29.4° 112.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.5° 63.9
Aug 24.7°C / 77°F 20° / 31.5° 52.4
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 19.8° / 32.8° 44.5
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 21° / 34.5° 119.9
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 21.8° / 34° 224.9
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 22° / 33.3° 380.4
Sinjai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area490.8 sq mi (1,271.1 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1241°N, 120.2530°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 16.77"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Apr 8, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M5.4 81 km
Jun 9, 1993 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia M5.0 72 km
Jun 9, 1993 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M4.8 72 km
Dec 18, 2012 134 km SSE of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.8 135 km
Apr 26, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M4.7 78 km
Apr 14, 2003 81 km SE of Galesong, Indonesia M4.5 104 km
Mar 8, 2021 85 km SE of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.5 85 km
Mar 26, 2020 3 km NNE of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.4 116 km
May 2, 1993 35 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.3 90 km
Apr 17, 2025 28 km SSE of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.3 85 km
Apr 12, 2021 33 km E of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.3 34 km
Jan 27, 2024 129 km S of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.2 131 km
Nov 1, 1997 23 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.1 93 km
Nov 2, 1997 25 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M4.0 80 km
Dec 17, 2012 131 km SSE of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 16.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 13.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Coldest
August 80°F (26°C) 5.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Sinjai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 92.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (16.8") and October the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sinjai

Institution Type Founded Website
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan University
Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai University

Schools in Sinjai

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SDN 4 Balang Nipa
MTs Negeri 3 Sinjai
SMA Negeri 3 Sinjai
MAN 2 Sinjai Timur
SMAN 1 Sinjai
SMAN 2 Sinjai
SDN 122 Mangottong
Pesantren Syiar Islam
SDN 224 Palae
SMP Negeri 2 Jakarta Utara
SMK Negeri 1 Sinjai
SMA Negeri 8 Bone
SDN 2 Balang Nipa
SDN 3 Balang Nipa
SDN 1 Balang Nipa
Ma'had Darul Ihsan Salohe
SMPN 2 Lappa Data
SDN 85 Labettang
SMA Negeri 10 Sinjai
SMA Negeri 1 Bulupoddo
SMA Negeri 11 Sinjai
SMA Negeri 7 Sinjai
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Museums in Sinjai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benteng Balanipa

Farmers Markets in Sinjai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nayla Fruit
Pasar Lagora
Pasar Manera
Pasar Massaile
Pasar Segar Lancibung

Hotels in Sinjai

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wisma Hawai

Restaurants in Sinjai

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lesehan Ardi

Theme Parks in Sinjai

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hutan Mangrove Tongke-Tongke
Taman Kuda Mangottong

Clinics in Sinjai

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posyandu
Puskesmas Pembantu Talle

Veterinaries in Sinjai

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #350537953

Bus Stations in Sinjai

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nur Fikar/ Bhobby Car

Gas Stations in Sinjai

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #12671236149
ID #12679491850
ID #12682574693
ID #12756776095

Banks in Sinjai

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI
Bank Mandiri

Stadiums & Teams in Sinjai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sinjai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sultan Hasanuddin International AirportUPGLarge Airport
Arung Palakka AirportAPDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinjai

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Islamic Centre of Sinjai
Masjid Agung Nujumul Itjihad
Masjid al Ijtihad
Masjid Asma Takkuro
Masjid Baburrahman
Masjid Biladun Naim
Masjid Darul Hayat
Masjid Lambassang Indah
Masjid Nurul Iman Macconggi
Masjid Salmah Hammade
Masjid Samiih
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

🇮🇩 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 Sinjai

What is the population of Sinjai?

Sinjai has a population of 40,797 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 490.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinjai?

Sinjai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

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