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Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia
West Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia
Sumbawa Besar is a mid-size city in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 62,753. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 62,753 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.4932°, 117.4202° |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
| Country | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| State / Province | West Nusa Tenggara |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (890 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sumbawa Besar
Sumbawa Besar is a mid-size city in Indonesia (West Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 62,753. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.
Climate in Sumbawa Besar
Sumbawa Besar has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (29°C), the coldest is Jul (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1373 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Indonesia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 4,469.3 sq mi (11,575.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4932°N, 117.4202°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1815 | TAMBORA | Astronomical | 4.0 m | 60,000 | 72 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17 | 104 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 560 | 111 km |
| 2018 | BALI SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tambora (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tambora | Stratovolcano | 2,850 m (9,350 ft) | 1967 | 69 km |
| Rinjani | Stratovolcano | 3,726 m (12,224 ft) | 2016 | 105 km |
| Sangeang Api | Complex | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in |
Sumbawa Besar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in July to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Sumbawa Besar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akademi Ilmu Komputer Mataram Kampus Sumbawa | College | — | — |
| STKIP Paracendekia NW Sumbawa | University | — | Visit → |
| Universitas Samawa | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Sumbawa Besar
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMA Negeri 1 Sumbawa Besar | — | — | — | — |
| SMAK St. Gregorius | — | — | — | — |
| SMP Katolik Diponegoro Sumbawa | — | — | — | — |
| SD Negeri Nijang | — | — | — | — |
| SD Negeri 2 Sumbawa | — | — | — | — |
| SMA Negeri 1 Sumbawa Besar | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Sumbawa Besar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalam Loka |
Farmers Markets in Sumbawa Besar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasar Brang Biji | |||||
| Pasar Seketeng | |||||
| Tambora Market |
Hotels in Sumbawa Besar
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sumbawa Besar
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sumbawa Besar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sumbawa Besar
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lunyuk Airport | LYK | Small Airport |
| Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport | SWQ | Small Airport |
| Sumbawa Barat Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sumbawa Besar
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gereja Sang Penebus, Sumbawa Besar | |
| Masjid Suhada | |
| Mushola | |
| Musholah RSUD |
Quick Facts
Around Sumbawa Besar
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sumbawa Besar
47 places within 15 km
- • Olat Aji
- • Olat Batubatar
- • Olat Batubulan
- • Olat Bayu
- • Olat Bedis
- + 42 more
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Public Holidays in Indonesia
8 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sumbawa Besar
What is the population of Sumbawa Besar?
Sumbawa Besar has a population of 62,753 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 4,469.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sumbawa Besar?
Sumbawa Besar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.