Living in Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh is a city in Aceh, Indonesia, home to 267,962 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 7%, #24 of 381), remote workers (top 16%, #67 of 440), retired couples (top 16%, #60 of 381).
Residents267,962
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Sultan Iskandar Muda International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km268,000 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Jakarta1,823 km
Within 10 km267,962 people
Greater areaGreater Banda Aceh, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 48 min, sunset 12:31
See Banda Aceh on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Banda Aceh
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Andaman Sea is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 48 min and sets around 12:31; in late June it sets around 13:54.
How Banda Aceh ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Indonesia | In Aceh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #183 of 381 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #152 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #65 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #73 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #60 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #83 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #365 of 440 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #125 of 338 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #119 of 332 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #131 of 324 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #67 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #124 of 333 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #93 of 320 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 2 | #142 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #139 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #102 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #96 of 324 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #108 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #24 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #336 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #143 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #342 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #113 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #70 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #363 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #82 of 332 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #135 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #132 of 338 | #1 of 5 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sabang 39 km
- Sigli 72 km
- Reuleuet 111 km
- Bireun 156 km
- Meulaboh 179 km
- Lhokseumawe 205 km
- Blangpidie 261 km
- Langsa 315 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.