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Tual, Indonesia

Maluku · Indonesia

Tual is a mid-size city in Maluku, Indonesia with a population of 90,007. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

90,007 Population 916/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
103.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jayapura Timezone

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People

Population90,007
Density916/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain103.5 in/yr
Sunny Days159/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population90,007
Population Density916 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates-5.6288°, 132.7523°
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceMaluku
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation103.5 inches (2,628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tual

Tual is a mid-size city in Indonesia (Maluku) with a population of 90,007. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jayapura.

Climate in Tual

Tual has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 264 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 30.8° 46.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 30.8° 32.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 31.1° 40.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 31.2° 34.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / 30.7° 21.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 29.9° 22.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 29.4° 2.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 29.6° 3.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 30.8° 3.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 31.9° 9.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 32.1° 16.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 31.4° 30.6
Tual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Indonesia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area98.2 sq mi (254.4 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates-5.6288°N, 132.7523°W
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.87"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Sep 29, 2010 Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia M7.0 134 km
Dec 29, 1991 133 km N of Tual, Indonesia M6.4 134 km
Apr 4, 2001 65 km NW of Tual, Indonesia M6.4 66 km
Sep 29, 2010 132 km NE of Tual, Indonesia M6.2 133 km
Feb 17, 2023 130 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia M6.1 131 km
Sep 26, 2010 133 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia M6.0 134 km
Jul 22, 2001 70 km NW of Tual, Indonesia M6.0 71 km
May 28, 2001 117 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia M6.0 118 km
Jan 26, 2019 Kepulauan Kai, Indonesia M5.9 113 km
Jan 10, 1996 105 km ESE of Tual, Indonesia M5.9 106 km
Jan 12, 2015 129 km E of Tual, Indonesia M5.6 130 km
Jan 18, 2018 85 km S of Tual, Indonesia M5.6 86 km
Apr 23, 2001 63 km NW of Tual, Indonesia M5.5 63 km
Jan 12, 2010 110 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia M5.5 111 km
Jun 10, 2019 144 km SW of Tual, Indonesia M5.5 145 km
Sep 30, 2010 Near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia M5.5 143 km
Sep 2, 2000 114 km NE of Tual, Indonesia M5.5 115 km
Jan 17, 2015 99 km W of Tual, Indonesia M5.5 100 km
Aug 2, 2004 144 km NE of Tual, Indonesia M5.4 145 km
Jan 17, 1998 100 km SE of Tual, Indonesia M5.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 BANDA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 15.9 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 11.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
November 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 14.5 in

Tual has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.9") and September the driest (2.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Tual

Institution Type Founded Website
STKIP Persada Evav Tual University - ,

Schools in Tual

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Negeri 1 Kota Tual - - - -
SMP Negeri 2 Dullah - - - -
MIN Dullah Laut - - - -
MTS - - - -
SMA Negeri 4 - - - -
SD Naskat Duroa - - - -
SMA Terpadu Al-Ikhlas - - - -
SMP Terpadu Al-Ikhlas - - - -
Naskat - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Tual

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
GM Mart
Pasar Tual

Restaurants in Tual

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Warung Saraba

Clinics in Tual

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posyandu
Posyandu
Posyandu Zahara
Puskesmas Dullah Laut

Gas Stations in Tual

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina - SPBU Erwin Timex

Banks in Tual

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ATM BNI SPBU Erwin Timex

Airports Near Tual

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karel Sadsuitubun AirportLUVMedium Airport
Dumatubin Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tual

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Anshor
An'Nur
Gereja Maranatha Kota Tual
Majid Raya Tual
Masjid Al Jihad Wearhir
Masjid Al Mahmud
Masjid Al Muqorrobin
Masjid An-Namira Vidfafot
Masjid BTN
Masjid BTN Koperasi
Masjid Islamic Centre
Masjid Kampung Pelangi
Nurun Nubua

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jayapura

Around Tual

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 4
Hotels 2
Parks 3
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Tual

3 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Pasir Panjang
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Gunung Gelanit
  • • Kalanit

🇮🇩 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 Tual

What is the population of Tual?

Tual has a population of 90,007 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 916 people per square mile, spread across 98.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tual?

Tual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.5 inches.

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