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Kabupaten Samosir

City in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Overview

Kabupaten Samosir is a tranquil regency set on the breathtaking island of Samosir in the middle of Lake Toba, North Sumatra. It is famed for its rich Batak heritage, spectacular volcanic landscapes, and laid-back lakeside villages.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Sumatera Utara
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
2.64°, 98.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$563
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
12.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
3467 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SIW
Distance
28 km

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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