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Ternate

City in Maluku Utara, Indonesia

Overview

Ternate is a volcanic island city in North Maluku, known for its historical significance in the spice trade, stunning scenery, and blend of cultures. The city's rich colonial heritage, lush landscapes, and lively local life make it a fascinating off-the-beaten-path destination in eastern Indonesia.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Maluku Utara
Population
204,215
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
0.79°, 127.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$641
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$200
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
27.5°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
23.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2158 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TTE
Distance
5 km

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Neighborhoods
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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 187 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 55/100.

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