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Sambas offers a deeply authentic Indonesian experience, perfect for those seeking a slower pace and genuine cultural immersion away from bustling urban centers. Daily life here is integrated with the local community, providing a unique opportunity to live beyond a typical expat bubble. While generally safe, with adequate local healthcare and transport options, be prepared for a more localized infrastructure. This means adjusting expectations, particularly for highly specialized medical needs or extensive public transit networks. It's an ideal choice for independent spirits ready to embrace a community-focused lifestyle and truly connect with their surroundings.
Population
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Area
409 km²
Density
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Founded
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Language
Indonesian
Distance to Coast
6 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Sambas
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Climate & Weather in Sambas
Sambas has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af) with hot, humid conditions and frequent cloud cover throughout the year. Long-term climate data for Sambas show an average air temperature around 26.7°C, high relative humidity near 88%, and rainfall that is highest from about September to January and lowest from June to August.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
26°C
Climate Type
Tropical Rainforest
Rainy Days
250
Sunny Days
95
Humidity
88%
Spring
March - May
26-29°C
Conditions stay warm and very humid, with frequent showers and periods of overcast skies. Rain remains common as the region transitions toward the mid-year drier period.
High rainfall
Summer
June - August
25-29°C
This is generally the relatively drier part of the year, though rain still occurs regularly and humidity remains high. Temperatures stay warm and fairly steady, with some of the year's highest daytime heat possible.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
26-29°C
Rainfall increases again, and this is typically one of the wetter periods of the year. Cloud cover is frequent, and the air remains hot and very humid.
Very High rainfall
Winter
December - February
25-28°C
Winter is warm rather than cool, with persistent humidity and frequent rain. The atmosphere is often cloudy, and temperatures vary only slightly from other seasons.
Very High rainfall
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Sambas
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Safety & Security in Sambas
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
51
/100
Indonesia Avg
58
Oceania Avg
55
Worldwide Avg
57
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Sambas to Indonesia averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Sambas
Indonesia Average
No city-specific data available — showing Indonesia country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 74/100
No data for Sambas — showing hazard indicators from nearby Singkawang (~62 km).
