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Takengon, Indonesia

Aceh · Indonesia

Takengon is a small town in Aceh, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,121 ft (1,256 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,121 ft Elevation 1,256 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
111.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain111.2 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Coordinates4.6212°, 96.8467°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceAceh
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation111.2 inches (2,823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Takengon

Takengon is a small town in Indonesia (Aceh) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,121 feet (1,256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Takengon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 111.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,121 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.6212°N, 96.8467°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.2"
193% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 17, 2025.

May 9, 2010 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M7.2 134 km
Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 104 km
Jan 22, 1990 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 116 km
Sep 23, 2022 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 126 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 20 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 89 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 49 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 130 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 89 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 81 km
May 11, 2025 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.7 94 km
Oct 13, 2013 35 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.6 131 km
Jul 23, 1991 46 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.6 138 km
Jul 21, 1999 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.6 41 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 93 km
Nov 18, 1990 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.5 93 km
Feb 15, 1999 51 km SSW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.5 116 km
Mar 10, 2000 61 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia M5.5 94 km
Jul 2, 2013 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.5 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake - 14 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 17 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 69 km
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest

Takengon has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.7") and June the driest (4.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Takengon

Institution Type Founded Website
Universitas Gajah Putih University - ,

Schools in Takengon

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Negeri 8 Takengon Unggul - - - -
SMA Negeri 3 Takengon - - - -
SMA Negeri 12 Takengon - - - -
Kantor Kepala Sekolah - - - -
Ruang Guru - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Aceh Tengah - - - -
Perpustakaan SMA N 1 Aceh Tengah - - - -
SMP Negeri 1 Takengon - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Takengon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Buah dan Oleh-oleh
Pasar Inpres
Pasar Simpang Tiga

Hotels in Takengon

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Renggali
Panemas

Restaurants in Takengon

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andika Baru - Delicious noodle soup

Cafes in Takengon

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bur Telege coffee shop
Datu café
Nacara Elite Coffee
OZ Cafe

Monuments in Takengon

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

kampung Halaman Pejuang Alfala
Tugu Pejuang Nasional Aman Dimot

Bus Stations in Takengon

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #4858855121

Banks in Takengon

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BRI

Airports Near Takengon

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cut Nyak Dhien AirportMEQMedium Airport
Lhok Sukon AirportLSXMedium Airport
Rembele AirportTXEMedium Airport
Blangkejeren AirportGYOSmall Airport
Malikus Saleh AirportLSWSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Takengon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Bale
Mesjid Raya
Meunasah Padang

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

🇮🇩 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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What is the weather like in Takengon?

Takengon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.2 inches.

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