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Solok, Indonesia

West Sumatra · Indonesia

Solok is a mid-size city in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 73,438. Elevation: 1,286 ft (392 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

73,438 Population 3,301/sq mi density
1,286 ft Elevation 392 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
161.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population73,438
Density3,301/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain161.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Population73,438
Population Density3,301 / sq mi
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Coordinates-0.8006°, 100.6571°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sumatra
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation161.0 inches (4,089 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Solok

Solok is a mid-size city in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 73,438. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet (392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 161.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Solok

Solok has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (24.8°C), the coldest is Nov (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 21° / 28.5° 339.6
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.8° 271.2
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.7° 385.9
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 21.4° / 29° 349.3
May 24.8°C / 77°F 21.9° / 28.9° 340.5
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 21.3° / 28.2° 306.6
Jul 24.2°C / 75°F 20.8° / 28.5° 225.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20.9° / 28.5° 356.4
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 20.2° / 28.6° 343.2
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 20.7° / 28.4° 318.7
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 20.5° / 28.2° 384.5
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 20.9° / 28.4° 366.5
Solok has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 161.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Area22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density3,301/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8006°N, 100.6571°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 161.0"
324% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

554 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.6 88 km
Apr 10, 2005 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 150 km
Jun 1, 2016 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.6 144 km
Aug 4, 1993 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 148 km
Apr 10, 2005 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 141 km
Apr 10, 2005 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 137 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 39 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 95 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 115 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 38 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 129 km
Feb 22, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 86 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.8 145 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 35 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.7 146 km
Apr 14, 2005 115 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.7 147 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.6 146 km
Apr 10, 2005 102 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 135 km
Apr 9, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 84 km
Apr 10, 2005 112 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI Earthquake 0.4 m - 150 km
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 88 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 20 km
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 51 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 58 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 110 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 120 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 9.6 in

Solok has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Solok

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 1 Bukit Sundi - - - -
SD Negeri 23 Tanjuang Bingkuang - - - -
SMA Muhammadiyah - - - -
SMKN 1 Kota Solok - - - -
SMAN 1 Kota Solok - - - -
SMPN 2 Kota Solok - - - -
SDN 01 dan 06 Tanjung Paku - - - -
SD Muhammadiyah - - - -
SDN 01 Tanah Garam - - - -
SDN 02 Tanjuang Bingkuang - - - -
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Radio Stations near Solok

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Firza Radio Padang - AAC
KIARA FM IKIP PADANG - AAC
KIARA MPC RADIO pop music MP3 128 kbps
KIARA 4U pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Solok

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Alat Musik
Museum Batubara Ombilin
Museum Goedang Ransoem
Museum Gudang Ransum
Museum Kereta Api Sawahlunto
Museum Kereta Api Sawahlunto
Museum Lukisan dan Etno Kayu
Museum Situs Lubang Tambang Soero & Infobox
Museum Tambang Batubara Ombilin
Museum Tari
Proyek Museum EX .Pabrik Indaruang 1

Libraries in Solok

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gedung Kearsipan PT Semen Padang0.0
Gedung Pustaka/ICT0.0

Farmers Markets in Solok

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Bandar Buat
Pasar Bandar Buat
Pasar Bandar Buat
Pasar Indarung
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Satelit UPTD Belimbing
Pasar Sawahlunto

Restaurants in Solok

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Katupek Pitalah Ni Jun Salayo
Lapau Nasi Bunga Raya
Pondok Bakso Urat Ratu 25

Cafes in Solok

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Satu Satu Sembilan Coffee House

Clinics in Solok

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klinik & Apotik Assabil
Klinik & Apotik Mitra Ptimura
Puskesmas Salayo
Puskesmas Tanjuang Bingkuang

Train Stations in Solok

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Solok (Eks)
Sungai Lassi (Eks)

Bus Stations in Solok

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

360 meters

Gas Stations in Solok

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
Pertamina
SPBU 14.273.558
SPBU Koto Baru

Banks in Solok

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Mandiri
BRI
BTN
BTPN

Stadiums & Teams in Solok

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Solok

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minangkabau International AirportPDGMedium Airport
Tabing Airport-Medium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Solok

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of SawahluntoCultural2019

Churches & Religious Organizations in Solok

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Great Mosque of Al-Muhsinin Solok
Masjid al-Fithrah
Masjid at-Tauhid
Masjid Nurul Hidaiyah
Masjid Nurul Iman
Mushalla Nurul Haq
Mushalla Nurul Yatim
Musholla Fisabilillah
Surau Aur Kuning

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Solok

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Banks 4
Parks 4
Police Stations 1

🇮🇩 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Solok

Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto
Cultural · inscribed 2019
Built for the extraction, processing and transport of high-quality coal in an inaccessible region of Sumatra, this industrial site was developed by the Netherlands East Indies’ government in the globally important period of industrialisation from the late 19th...

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 Solok

What is the population of Solok?

Solok has a population of 73,438 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 3,301 people per square mile, spread across 22.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Solok?

Solok 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 79°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 161.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Sijunjung 27,786 pop · 23.2 mi Padang 909,040 pop · 23.3 mi Padangpanjang 58,627 pop · 29.5 mi Pariaman 92,183 pop · 39.2 mi Bukittinggi 121,028 pop · 39.3 mi Payakumbuh 139,576 pop · 40.4 mi
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