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Dobo

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Updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Dobo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dobo are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 367 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.225.73349.1
February29.025.63318.9
March29.025.33678.7
April29.225.12599.4
May29.125.01929.5
June28.424.31719.3
July28.224.01568.8
August28.623.9969.8
September29.224.211110.2
October30.124.812410.7
November30.125.318310.3
December29.325.53269.3

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Dobo Airport

    Airport serving Dobo, the main city of the Aru Islands Regency, Indonesia

  • RSUD Cendrawasi Hospital

    Regional public hospital in Dobo, Indonesia (featured in a 2017 YouTube video)

  • Dobo, Indonesia

    Main city and economic centre of the Aru Islands Regency

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01 · Overview

Dobo, in brief

Dobo is a city in Indonesia. It serves as the principal urban centre of the Aru Islands Regency in Maluku province.

Where is Dobo situated?

Dobo lies at latitude ‑5.76092 and longitude 134.23405, placing it on the Aru Islands in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago. The city falls within the Asia/Jayapura time zone and is administratively part of Maluku, one of Indonesia’s provinces.

What is the population of Dobo?

According to the most recent available data, Dobo has a population of 52,104 residents. This figure reflects the size of the urban community that functions as the hub for surrounding islands.

How is Dobo connected to the wider region?

Dobo is served by Dobo Airport, providing air links to other parts of Indonesia. The city’s location on the islands also makes maritime transport vital for trade and travel.

What languages are spoken in Dobo?

The linguistic landscape includes Indonesian (id), English (en), Dutch (nl), and Javanese (jv), reflecting both national usage and historical influences.

What currency is used in Dobo?

All transactions in Dobo are conducted in the Indonesian rupiah (IDR).

How does Dobo’s geography affect its climate?

Its position just south of the equator gives Dobo a tropical climate, characterised by relatively consistent temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year. The surrounding seas moderate temperature extremes, contributing to a humid environment.

Where can more information about Dobo be found?

Additional details are available on the Wikipedia entry for Dobo and the GeoNames record for the city.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Dobo located and what are its coordinates?

Dobo is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -5.7609, 134.2340 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Dobo?

Dobo has a recorded population of approximately 52,104 and observes the Asia/Jayapura time zone (IDR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Dobo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Dobo include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.

04 · Q&A

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