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Tobelo
City in Maluku Utara, Indonesia
Overview
Tobelo is a coastal town and the capital of North Halmahera Regency on Halmahera Island, known for its lively local culture, accessible beaches, and gateway access to tropical islands. Visitors enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, busy markets, and stunning ocean scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Maluku Utara
Population
34,150
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
1.73°, 128.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$448
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$210
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
24.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2091 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GLX
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 145 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 55/100.
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