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Sofifi, Indonesia

North Maluku · Indonesia

Sofifi is a mid-size city in North Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 36,197. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,197 Population 31/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
86.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population36,197
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain86.5 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population36,197
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates0.7373°, 127.5588°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceNorth Maluku
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation86.5 inches (2,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sofifi

Sofifi is a mid-size city in Indonesia (North Maluku) with a population of 36,197. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Sofifi

Sofifi has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28°C), the coldest is Feb (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2145 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 24.6° / 30.7° 206.5
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.7° 169.9
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.3° 189.7
Apr 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.6° 216.2
May 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.5° 255.4
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.1° 188.0
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 31° 131.6
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 24° / 31° 101.1
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 24° / 31.2° 86.5
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.7° 144.3
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.3° 202.5
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.2° 252.9
Sofifi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,167.6 sq mi (3,024.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates0.7373°N, 127.5588°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 21, 2007 126 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M7.5 147 km
Jan 21, 1994 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia M7.0 37 km
Mar 10, 2003 Halmahera, Indonesia M6.4 110 km
May 5, 2003 62 km SSW of Sofifi, Indonesia M6.4 62 km
Jun 7, 2016 125 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.3 145 km
Jan 21, 2007 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.2 140 km
Jun 3, 2021 132 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.2 149 km
May 30, 1993 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 98 km
Jan 13, 1992 60 km N of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 70 km
Aug 27, 2001 118 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.1 139 km
Apr 5, 2020 124 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 145 km
Aug 11, 2003 66 km SSE of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.0 80 km
Apr 15, 2018 88 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 106 km
May 7, 1996 129 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 148 km
Dec 11, 2012 Molucca Sea M6.0 149 km
Sep 11, 2023 38 km NNE of Ternate, Indonesia M6.0 44 km
May 26, 2002 86 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.9 127 km
Mar 3, 2007 107 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.9 117 km
Sep 26, 2000 Halmahera, Indonesia M5.9 45 km
Jul 8, 2019 124 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m - 121 km
1889 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake 4.0 m - 148 km
1994 HALMAHERA Earthquake 2.0 m 9 37 km
2026 MOLUCCA SEA Earthquake - - 147 km
1891 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Unknown - - 138 km
1854 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Earthquake - - 19 km
1673 N. MOLUCCAS ISLANDS Astronomical - - 71 km
1608 GAMALAMA, TERNATE ISLAND Astronomical - - 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tidore (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tidore Stratovolcano 1,730 m (5,676 ft) Unknown 20 km
Gamalama Stratovolcano(es) 1,715 m (5,627 ft) 2018 26 km
Jailolo Stratovolcano 993 m (3,258 ft) Unknown 40 km
Todoko-Ranu Caldera(s) 979 m (3,212 ft) Unknown 58 km
Gamkonora Stratovolcano 1,635 m (5,364 ft) 2007 72 km
Ibu Stratovolcano 1,325 m (4,347 ft) 2020 84 km
Dukono Complex 1,229 m (4,032 ft) 2020 113 km
Tarakan Pyroclastic cone(s) 318 m (1,043 ft) Unknown 125 km
Amasing Stratovolcano(es) 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Unknown 141 km
Bibinoi Stratovolcano(es) 932 m (3,058 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest, Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in

Sofifi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in July to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.1") and October the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Sofifi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 8 Tidore Kepulauan - - - -
SMA Negeri Khusus Olahraga Maluku Utara - - - -
SMA Negeri 11 Tidore Kepulauan - - - -
SMA Negeri 5 Tidore Kepulauan - - - -
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Museums in Sofifi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Keraton Sultan Ternate
Keraton Sultan Ternate
Museum Sonyine Malige
Sultan's Memorial Museum

Farmers Markets in Sofifi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buah pasar
Ikan pasar

Bus Stations in Sofifi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #3947057498

Gas Stations in Sofifi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OIL!
SPBU Sofifi

Banks in Sofifi

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BNI Sofifi
Bank Mandiri Sofifi

Stadiums & Teams in Sofifi

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Airports Near Sofifi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sultan Babullah AirportTTEMedium Airport
Jailolo/Kuripasai Airport-Small Airport
Kuabang AirportKAZSmall Airport
Marimoi Airport-Small Airport
Weda Bay AirportWDBSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sofifi

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asa Laboratorium Klinik
Puskesmas Kota
Rumah Sakit Kota Ternate

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sofifi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
MASJID RAYA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

🇮🇩 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 Sofifi

What is the population of Sofifi?

Sofifi has a population of 36,197 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 1,167.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sofifi?

Sofifi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.5 inches.

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