Living in Langsa
Langsa is a city in Aceh, Indonesia, home to 184,016 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 13%, #48 of 381), single parents (top 14%, #50 of 381), young families (top 16%, #58 of 381).
Residents184,016
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport135 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km184,000 people
Sea coast9 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Jakarta1,539 km
Within 10 km184,016 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 52 min, sunset 12:22
See Langsa on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Langsa
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Strait of Malacca is 9 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 52 min and sets around 12:22; in late June it sets around 13:41.
How Langsa 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 | 71 | #58 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #216 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #48 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #50 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #72 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #131 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #228 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #182 of 338 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #176 of 332 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #191 of 324 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #190 of 440 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #183 of 333 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #135 of 320 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #188 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #217 of 440 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #152 of 324 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #231 of 440 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #140 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #278 of 440 | #10 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 | 40 | #297 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #274 of 440 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #153 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #198 of 440 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #372 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #188 of 332 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 57 | #253 of 440 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #184 of 338 | #2 of 5 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pangkalan Brandan 60 km
- Tanjungtiram 63 km
- Stabat 98 km
- Labuhan Deli 99 km
- Belawan 111 km
- Binjai 112 km
- Lhokseumawe 120 km
- Sunggal 122 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.