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Sabang

City in Aceh, Indonesia

Overview

Sabang, the westernmost city of Indonesia, is set on Pulau Weh, an island renowned for outstanding marine biodiversity, serene beaches, and relaxed island life. The city blends authentic Acehnese culture with spectacular diving and snorkeling, making it a hidden gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Aceh
Population
42,066
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
5.89°, 95.32°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$403
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$175
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
27.5°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1988 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SBG
Distance
3 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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