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Soe, Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Soe is a mid-size city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 40,190. Elevation: 2,795 ft (852 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,190 Population 24/sq mi density
2,795 ft Elevation 852 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population40,190
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation2,795 ft (852 m)
Population40,190
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation2,795 ft (852 m)
Coordinates-9.8607°, 124.2840°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,059 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Soe

Soe is a mid-size city in Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 40,190. The city sits at an elevation of 2,795 feet (852 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Soe

Soe has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1598 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 79°F 23.5° / 31.4° 326.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 23.4° / 30.6° 372.5
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 23.4° / 30.3° 241.8
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.1° 153.9
May 25.5°C / 78°F 22.2° / 30.1° 15.2
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.2° 17.5
Jul 24.2°C / 75°F 19.7° / 29.6° 7.0
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 19.6° / 31.1° 1.7
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 32.7° 18.2
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 22.1° / 34.4° 34.7
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 34.6° 131.1
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 33.3° 278.5
Soe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,795 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Indonesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,795 ft (852 m)
Area1,646.4 sq mi (4,264.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8607°N, 124.2840°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.46"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

766 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 25, 2025.

Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 102 km
Jan 17, 1997 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M6.2 134 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 107 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 91 km
Jan 15, 2020 Timor region, Indonesia M5.7 61 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 104 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 121 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 114 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 99 km
Jan 10, 1990 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 56 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 71 km
Dec 14, 2009 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.5 71 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 8 km
Nov 18, 2013 20 km NE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 61 km
Jun 24, 1991 45 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia M5.4 75 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 60 km
Oct 31, 1990 68 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.4 130 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 24 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 111 km
Jan 12, 1992 29 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Frances (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 259 km
1992 Neville Category 3 292 km
1991 Marian Category 1 263 km
1981 Max Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 151 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 167 km
Ililabalekan Stratovolcano 1,018 m (3,340 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in

Soe has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.5") and September the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Soe

Institution Type Founded Website
SMUN 1 Amanuban Selatan College - ,

Schools in Soe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMP Negeri 1 SoE - - - -
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Museums in Soe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kampung Aman (Wisata Mujizat Air menjadi Anggur)

Libraries in Soe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
perpustakaan SD Bestobe Noemuke0.0

Farmers Markets in Soe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gedung Los Pasar
Pasar Benlutu
Pasar Desai Nunbaki
Pasar Hane
Pasar Inpres Panite
Pasar Inpress Soe
Pasar Takari

Hotels in Soe

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DENA

Airports Near Soe

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International AirportOECLarge Airport
El Tari AirportKOEMedium Airport
Mena Airport-Small Airport
Naikliu Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Efata SoE
Gereja Santa Maria Mater Dolorosa, Soe

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 Soe

What is the population of Soe?

Soe has a population of 40,190 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 1,646.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Soe?

Soe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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