Sign In Register

Tuapejat, Indonesia

West Sumatra · Indonesia

Tuapejat is a small city in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 5,756. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

5,756 Population 22/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
137.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

Discover Tuapejat, Indonesia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population5,756
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain137.1 in/yr
Sunny Days103/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population5,756
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-2.0283°, 99.5894°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sumatra
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation137.1 inches (3,482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuapejat

Tuapejat is a small city in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 5,756. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 137.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Tuapejat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 137.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days103 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-2.0283°N, 99.5894°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.1"
261% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 8.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

962 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 M7.6 149 km
Feb 25, 2008 164 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M7.2 66 km
Apr 10, 2005 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 43 km
Aug 16, 2009 112 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 62 km
Feb 25, 2008 155 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 34 km
Feb 25, 2008 161 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.6 48 km
Jun 1, 2016 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.6 120 km
May 11, 1994 133 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 20 km
Aug 4, 1993 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 45 km
Apr 10, 2005 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 41 km
Feb 24, 2008 166 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.5 57 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 110 km
Apr 10, 2005 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 51 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 97 km
Mar 3, 2008 148 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.2 31 km
May 11, 1994 144 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.1 9 km
Feb 22, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 113 km
Sep 10, 2022 173 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.0 143 km
Dec 23, 2009 119 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 70 km
Feb 2, 2019 170 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 1.4 m 46 km
2005 KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI Earthquake 0.4 m 43 km
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 149 km
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.2 m 62 km
2008 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.1 m 66 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 74 km
1833 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 168 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 190 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 11.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in
August 78°F (25°C) 10.3 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 13.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 16.2 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 13.8 in

Tuapejat has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 137.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.2") and June the driest (8.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Tuapejat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA Plus Setia
SDN 22 Mapadegat
Panti Asuhan KAUM
Sekolah Yosep
View full schools details →

Hotels in Tuapejat

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloita Resort & Spa

Restaurants in Tuapejat

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Mumbang
Nasi Padang
Warung Nadine

Castles in Tuapejat

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rumah Berda

Clinics in Tuapejat

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puskesmas Mapadegat

Gas Stations in Tuapejat

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #11964280991

Airports Near Tuapejat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mentawai AirportRKISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuapejat

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja
Gereja GBI
Gereja GLKM
Gereja GPDI
Gereja Susteran
GKPM Daniel
Masjid Mapadegat

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Tuapejat.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Tuapejat

What is the population of Tuapejat?

Tuapejat has a population of 5,756 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 268.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuapejat?

Tuapejat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 137.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Tuapejat with another city: