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Taliwang, Indonesia

West Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Taliwang is a mid-size city in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 55,340. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

55,340 Population 77/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population55,340
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population55,340
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-8.7449°, 116.8532°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taliwang

Taliwang is a mid-size city in Indonesia (West Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 55,340. 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 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Taliwang

Taliwang has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.1°C), the coldest is Jul (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1431 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 23.6° / 32.2° 274.1
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 32.3° 244.1
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.6° 213.6
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 23.4° / 32.4° 109.0
May 26.6°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.1° 36.6
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.1° 26.3
Jul 25°C / 77°F 20° / 30.9° 14.0
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 20.3° / 31.9° 5.2
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 33.5° 19.7
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 34.2° 67.3
Nov 28.1°C / 82°F 23.9° / 34.1° 151.7
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.2° 269.6
Taliwang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area718.1 sq mi (1,859.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7449°N, 116.8532°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

567 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995 57 km NNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.8 91 km
Jan 1, 2004 24 km NE of Amlapura, Indonesia M5.8 127 km
Nov 2, 1996 96 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia M5.8 141 km
Feb 7, 2008 102 km N of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.7 129 km
Oct 23, 1997 42 km ESE of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.7 20 km
Sep 18, 2009 54 km SE of Nusa Dua, Indonesia M5.7 145 km
Jul 31, 2016 43 km ENE of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 122 km
Mar 24, 1992 73 km N of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 129 km
Oct 18, 1992 171 km SSE of Praya, Indonesia M5.6 144 km
Mar 17, 2019 18 km WNW of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia M5.6 52 km
Mar 13, 2007 52 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 131 km
Feb 15, 1997 70 km N of Pototano, Indonesia M5.6 124 km
May 21, 1992 34 km SE of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia M5.5 83 km
Jan 3, 2003 Sumbawa region, Indonesia M5.5 103 km
Oct 19, 1991 63 km SSW of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia M5.5 46 km
Jun 14, 2009 86 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia M5.5 124 km
Aug 22, 2022 Bali region, Indonesia M5.4 129 km
Jan 8, 2016 109 km SSE of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia M5.4 120 km
Jan 6, 2000 7 km N of Gili Air, Indonesia M5.4 100 km
Feb 20, 1999 50 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia M5.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 60,000 140 km
2018 BALI SEA Earthquake 2.5 m 17 68 km
2018 BALI SEA Earthquake 2.0 m 560 71 km
2018 BALI SEA Earthquake - 2 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rinjani (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rinjani Stratovolcano 3,726 m (12,224 ft) 2016 56 km
Tambora Stratovolcano 2,850 m (9,350 ft) 1967 138 km
Agung Stratovolcano 2,997 m (9,833 ft) 2019 155 km
Batur Caldera 1,717 m (5,633 ft) 2000 172 km
Buyan-Bratan Caldera 2,244 m (7,362 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in

Taliwang has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and August the driest (0.5").

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Farmers Markets in Taliwang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar
Pasar
Pasar Maluk
Pasar Umum Poh Gading

Hotels in Taliwang

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel

Restaurants in Taliwang

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinnamon
Ex-Ex

Stadiums & Teams in Taliwang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taliwang

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lombok International AirportLOPLarge Airport
Lunyuk AirportLYKSmall Airport
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III AirportSWQSmall Airport
Sumbawa Barat Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taliwang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Agung Darussalam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

Things to See Near Taliwang

97 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (8)
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  • • Pantai Kertasari
  • + 3 more
⛰️ Peaks (89)
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  • • Olat Airpayung
  • • Olat Amin
  • + 84 more

🇮🇩 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 Taliwang

What is the population of Taliwang?

Taliwang has a population of 55,340 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 718.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taliwang?

Taliwang 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 81°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

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