Waingapu, Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

Waingapu is a mid-size city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with a population of 35,932. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

35,932 Population 81,664/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

82°F Avg Temperature 28°C

26.2 in Annual Rain

Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population35,932

Density81,664/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)

Rain26.2 in/yr

Sunny Days353/yr

Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Population	35,932
Population Density	81,664 / sq mi
Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates	-9.6567°, 120.2641°
Timezone	Asia/Makassar
Country	🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / Province	East Nusa Tenggara
Average Temperature	82°F (28°C)
January Average	83°F (28°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	26.2 inches (664 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Waingapu

Waingapu is a mid-size city in Indonesia (East Nusa Tenggara) with a population of 35,932. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Waingapu

Waingapu has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 914 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	28.2°C / 83°F	24.5° / 31.9°	169.6
Feb	27.9°C / 82°F	24° / 31.8°	196.5
Mar	27.8°C / 82°F	23.7° / 32°	160.7
Apr	27.9°C / 82°F	23.4° / 32.4°	103.5
May	27.4°C / 81°F	23° / 31.7°	37.5
Jun	26.2°C / 79°F	21.6° / 30.9°	9.0
Jul	25.8°C / 78°F	20.9° / 30.6°	5.4
Aug	25.8°C / 78°F	20.6° / 30.9°	0.6
Sep	26.8°C / 80°F	21.6° / 32.1°	5.4
Oct	28.3°C / 83°F	23.6° / 33°	14.6
Nov	28.9°C / 84°F	24.5° / 33.3°	55.8
Dec	28.7°C / 84°F	24.5° / 32.9°	155.6

Waingapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	81.5°F
	51% above Indonesia avg
January Average	83°F (28°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	81,664/sq mi
Coordinates	-9.6567°N, 120.2641°W
Timezone	Asia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"

31% below Indonesia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

512 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Nov 8, 1998	41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia	M6.4	140 km
Feb 12, 2016	94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia	M6.3	95 km
Jan 21, 2019	142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia	M6.0	143 km
Oct 30, 2000	130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia	M6.0	131 km
Feb 10, 1997	82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.9	83 km
Oct 7, 2000	103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.9	103 km
Jul 13, 2009	63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia	M5.9	119 km
Dec 12, 1994	122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.6	122 km
Mar 31, 2025	67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia	M5.6	139 km
Jul 17, 2025	76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia	M5.6	128 km
Jul 19, 1999	57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.5	71 km
Jun 8, 1990	58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.5	62 km
Mar 26, 2013	33 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.5	34 km
May 17, 1991	61 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.5	62 km
Mar 29, 1992	149 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.4	149 km
Aug 17, 1997	18 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia	M5.4	135 km
Aug 12, 2016	39 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.4	39 km
Nov 8, 1992	37 km SW of Komodo, Indonesia	M5.3	139 km
May 23, 2001	64 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.3	64 km
May 11, 1991	52 km SW of Waingapu, Indonesia	M5.3	53 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Inigo (2003).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2003	Inigo	Category 2	297 km
1989	Orson	Category 2	272 km
1981	Max	Category 1	295 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1855	FLORES ISLAND	Unknown	—	—	109 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (108 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sano, Wai	Caldera	1,319 m (4,327 ft)	Unknown	108 km
Inierie	Stratovolcano	2,245 m (7,365 ft)	-8050	115 km
Ranakah	Lava dome(s)	2,350 m (7,710 ft)	1991	119 km
Inielika	Complex	1,559 m (5,115 ft)	2001	130 km
Iya	Stratovolcano	618 m (2,028 ft)	1969	173 km
Kelimutu	Complex	1,639 m (5,377 ft)	1968	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	83°F (28°C)	9.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	8.9 in
March	80°F (26°C)	8.6 in
April	80°F (27°C)	4.6 in
May	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
June	78°F (25°C)	1.3 in
July	80°F (26°C)	0.7 in
August	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
September	79°F (26°C)	0.6 in
October	81°F (27°C)	1.9 in
November	82°F (28°C)	3.9 in
December	81°F (27°C)	7.9 in

Waingapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Waingapu

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
AKPER WAINGAPU	College	—	—
AKPER WAINGAPU 2	College	—	—
AKPER WAINGAPU 3	College	—	—
AKPER WAINGAPU 3	College	—	—
Universitas Wira Wacana	University	—	—

Schools in Waingapu

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
TK andaluri	—	—	—	—
SMA PGRI Waingapu	—	—	—	—
SDK Anda Luri	—	—	—	—
SMA Negeri 1 Waingapu	—	—	—	—
SMA NEGERI 1 WAINGAPU	—	—	—	—
SMA NEGERI 2 WAINGAPU	—	—	—	—
SMK NEGERI 1 WAINGAPU	—	—	—	—
SMP NEGERI 2 WAINGAPU	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Waingapu

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Gobers Radio	—	AAC 48 kbps
101.1 Insania FM Sumbawa	—	AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Waingapu

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Kantor Arsip dan Perpustakaan Daerah		0.0
Perpustakaan Sekolah		0.0

Farmers Markets in Waingapu

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mess/Loss Pasar
Pasar Harian
PASAR IKAN KAMBAJAWA
Pasar Inpres Waingapu
Pasar Mingguan
Pasar Mingguan Desa
Pasar Paranggang
Ruko
Ruko

Hotels in Waingapu

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baim Homestay

Casa Kandara

Hotel Jemmy

Hotel Merlin

HOTEL SANDLEWOOD

Sacca residence & resto

Restaurants in Waingapu

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PC Corner

Rumah Makan Mr. Cafe

Bus Stations in Waingapu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Bis Waingapu

Gas Stations in Waingapu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID #191759212

Pertamina

Banks in Waingapu

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BRI

Stadiums & Teams in Waingapu

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Waingapu

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport	WGP	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waingapu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
GEREJA BETEL PADADITA
Gereja BTL
Gereja Sang Penebus, Wara Waingapu
Pura

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Makassar

🇮🇩 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 Waingapu

What is the population of Waingapu?

Waingapu has a population of 35,932 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 81,664 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Waingapu?

Waingapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Tambolaka 35,790 pop · 71.7 mi Ruteng 41,533 pop · 73.5 mi Labuan Bajo 188,724 pop · 84.2 mi Komodo 2,000 pop · 90.6 mi

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