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Watampone, Indonesia

South Sulawesi · Indonesia

Watampone is a large city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with a population of 149,336. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

149,336 Population 69/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
85.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone

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People

Population149,336
Density69/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain85.2 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population149,336
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-4.5386°, 120.3279°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation85.2 inches (2,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Watampone

Watampone is a large city in Indonesia (South Sulawesi) with a population of 149,336. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Makassar.

Climate in Watampone

Watampone has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.1°C), the coldest is Aug (27.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.7°C / 84°F 27° / 31° 178.8
Feb 28.6°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.9° 150.3
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 27° / 30.9° 154.6
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 27° / 30.8° 133.8
May 28.9°C / 84°F 27.2° / 30.2° 138.8
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.3° 129.3
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 26° / 28.7° 88.8
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 26.3° / 28.7° 62.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 26.3° / 29.3° 53.5
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 27.1° / 30.6° 90.3
Nov 29.1°C / 84°F 27.5° / 30.9° 157.5
Dec 29°C / 84°F 27.4° / 31.3° 180.8
Watampone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area2,177.2 sq mi (5,638.9 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5386°N, 120.3279°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.2"
124% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 12.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Sep 28, 1997 28 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M5.9 108 km
Apr 8, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M5.4 27 km
Jun 9, 1993 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia M5.0 42 km
Oct 17, 1997 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia M4.8 107 km
Jun 9, 1993 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M4.8 23 km
Apr 6, 1992 118 km NE of Watampone, Indonesia M4.7 119 km
Apr 26, 1993 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M4.7 26 km
Feb 17, 2019 122 km ENE of Watampone, Indonesia M4.6 123 km
Apr 29, 1995 115 km WSW of Kendari, Indonesia M4.5 136 km
Mar 8, 2021 85 km SE of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.5 130 km
Mar 26, 2020 3 km NNE of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.4 58 km
Jul 9, 2023 Sulawesi, Indonesia M4.4 108 km
Sep 28, 1997 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M4.4 104 km
Apr 17, 2025 28 km SSE of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.3 32 km
Apr 12, 2021 33 km E of Sinjai, Indonesia M4.3 67 km
Dec 14, 1995 90 km ESE of Palopo, Indonesia M4.3 137 km
May 2, 1993 35 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.3 52 km
Feb 14, 1992 18 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia M4.3 105 km
Nov 1, 1997 23 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia M4.1 44 km
Nov 2, 1997 25 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia M4.0 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 MAKASSAR STRAIT Earthquake 71 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
February 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in

Watampone has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.8") and September the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Watampone

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SDN 42 Waetuo
Sekolah Islam Athirah Boarding School Bone
SDN 16 CELLU
SD INP 10/73 Waetuo
TK Polesumange Waetuo
MTSN Baburrahman Waetuo
MTSN Baburrahman Waetuo
SDN 42 Waetuo
SDN 42 Waetuo
SDN 42 Waetuo
SMA Negeri 2 Watampone
SD INP 10/73 Waetuo
SD INP 10/73 Waetuo
SD INP 10/73 Waetuo
elementary school number 39 Pappolo
SDN 7 Manurunge
SD Negeri 2 Manurunge
SMA Negeri 5 Watampone
SMA Negeri 4 Watampone
SMA Negeri 1 Watampone
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Radio Stations near Watampone

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Watampone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum La Pawawoi
Museum Lapawawoi
Museum Saoraja

Hotels in Watampone

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bang Ucok Homestay
Hotel Rio Rita
HOTEL WISATA
Wisma Matajang

Restaurants in Watampone

83 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ainun Jaya
Anre Kampong "Kopi Joss"
AR_FOOD AND DRINK
Bakso Bakar Adem Ayem
Bakso Bakar Rasa Rindu
Bakso Mas Gareng
Banana.ID
BFC Bone Fried Chicken
Bubur Ayam & Ketoprak Cirebon
C'Bezt Fried Chicken
Coto Makassar Dg Sikki
COTO MAKASSAR VETERAN
Dapur Ayie
Dapur MICHIKO
Depot Mie Ijo
DoubL3_N Cafe n Resto
Dynasty Resto
Fast Food Restaurant
Jalkot SI dicawacawai
Kantin Nurfaizah Polres Bone
Kedai Mango Thai Bone
Lesehan Ladina Watampone
Lesehan Surabaya
Lesehan Tepi Sawah Merdeka
Madura Satay Ahmad Munir
Martabak Artomoro 1
Nasi Kuning Syantik
OM CANG Ayam Goreng
Orion Coffee
Palekko Sidrap
Penjual Pisang Peppe
PERMATA CATERING
Pondok Pangsit Korem
Queen Pastry & Bakery (Chef Alfira Lukman)
Raja Gurih
Restoran Lamongan Mr. Tekno
Riceboxku Bone
RM Bringin Jaya
RM Rono Nasi Kuning
RM. Ayam Taliwang
RM. Daeng Tare
RM. Kepiting Bone
RM. Larista Watampone
RM. LUMAYAN BONE
RM. Prasmanan Flamboyan
RM. SUNDA Karasa
Roti Kenari 47
Rumah Makan Cobek Sari Watampone
Rumah Makan Hidayah
Rumah Makan MINANG JAYA
Rumah Makan New RAMAYANA
Rumah Makan Setia Budi
Rumah Makan Thai Sing
Rumah Pangsit Mas Kis
Sari Laut Mas Udin
Sate Madura
Seruni Catering Cabang Bone
Solo Indah Korem Chicken Satay
Victoria Restaurant
Warkop Gema Bone
Warung "Rian Kirana" masakan rumahan
Warung Ayam Penyet
Warung BAKSO ISTIMEWA
Warung Bakso Mas Rasyid
Warung Bakso Mutiara Solo
Warung Benteng
Warung Coto Makassar
Warung Konro Merdeka
Warung Lamongan
Warung Lamongan
Warung Lesehan Mas Bejo
Warung Makan Asmoro Qondi
Warung Makan Dua Putri
Warung Makan Monggo Mampir
Warung Makan Pak De
Warung Mantap Bakso Limboto
Warung Mutiara Solo
Warung Pangkep "H. Madjid"
Warung Pangkep Sop Konro
Warung Pecel Mas Eko
Warung Pepes (WAPES) Bone
Warung Pojok
Warung Sederhana

Cafes in Watampone

69 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4 CM
AA Food & Drink
Arabian Coffee & Food
Barcode Bone
Boulevard Cafe
Cafe JanjiJiwa
Cafe Kartika Toddopuli
Cafe MEKAR
Cafe Partea
Cafe Sehat Padaidi
Calon Sarjana
Centro Cafe
Coffee Cars Bone
COFFEE SOCIETY
D'HOME COFFEE eatery and cafe
Doctors Cafe
Eight Outdoor Garden Coffee
EIGHTY SEVEN CAFE
Es Teler Sulawesi
FISHOLIC COFFEE
Fort Café & Music
HANG OUT DRINK & FOOD
Heroes Family Karaoke
Jurnal Kopi
Kafe
Kafe Mas Bro
Kafe SORE
Kedai Kampoeng Coffee
Kedai Kopi 17
KEDAI MANTUL
Kedai Mantul
KEDAI MORSY
Kpk Coffee and Foods
Kusuka Coffee n Break
Manunggal Cafe
Oke Mie Food n Drink
Omer Coffee House
Pabbalurelletunu (Pa'RT)
PAP Street Food
RABICA Coffee n Cake
Raja Banana Cafe
Raja Coffee
Rinn Cafe Park
Rumah Kopi 33
Saoraja Food
Terang Bulan & Martabak DEN BAGAS
Uttitonji Food and Coffee
Uttitonji Kafe
Warkop 23
Warkop 588
Warkop A1
Warkop Afika
Warkop Beringin
Warkop Gemilang Bone
Warkop Idola
Warkop La Galigo
Warkop Lapmer
Warkop Makmur
Warkop Mappasitujue
Warkop Merdeka
Warkop OGIL
Warkop ORBA ONE
Warkop Orde One
Warkop Sahabat
Warkop Sederhana
Warkop ToManurung
Warkop Walannae
Warung Ibu'e
Xiexieboba.bone

Monuments in Watampone

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Patung Arung Palakka

Clinics in Watampone

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KLINIK NURANNISA AL ISLAMIAH
Poskesdes Pappolo

Gas Stations in Watampone

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
SPBU 74 92736

Banks in Watampone

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank BTN
Bank Mandiri
Bank Mega
Bank Sulselbar Cabang Bone
BPR Hasamitra Cabang Bone
BRI
BRI
BRI branch Bone
BRI Unit Bukaka
CIMB Mikro Laju Bone
PT Mandala Multi Finance
PT MEGA FINANCE

Shopping Malls in Watampone

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ERIK PARFUM
Viterna Bone
Xsport Bone

Stadiums & Teams in Watampone

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Watampone

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arung Palakka AirportAPDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Watampone

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Watampone

Churches & Religious Organizations in Watampone

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Istiqamah Korem 141/TP
Gereja Katolik Bone
Gereja Kristen Kalam Kudus Watampone
GPIB Immanuel Watampone
Masjid
Masjid Agung Bone
Masjid Al Ikhlas
Masjid Besar Al Mubarak
Masjid Darul Rasjid
Masjid Jami Pappolo
Masjid Miftahul Khair
Masjid Nurul Falah
Masjid Nurul Manshurin
Masjid Nurul Mujaddidin
Masjid Nurul Yaqin
Masjid Qadrul Islam
Masjid Raodhatul Asyiqin
Masjid Tua Al-Mujahidin
Nurul Iman Mellojena
Nurut Tijanah
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Makassar

Around Watampone

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 83
Cafes 68
Supermarkets 6
Banks 10
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Parks 5
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 12

Things to See Near Watampone

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Bulu Cempalagi
  • • Bulu Lampoko
  • • Bulu Mico
  • • Bulu Parenreng

🇮🇩 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 Watampone

What is the population of Watampone?

Watampone has a population of 149,336 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 2,177.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Watampone?

Watampone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.

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