Living in Cilacap
Cilacap is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to 256,996 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 29%, #91 of 320), city lovers (top 30%, #95 of 324), remote workers (top 31%, #135 of 440).
Residents256,996
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport117 km (Yogyakarta International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km315,800 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line12.1 km
Distance to Jakarta296 km
Within 10 km256,996 people
Greater areaGreater Cilacap, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 34 min, sunset 12:00
See Cilacap on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cilacap
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 34 min and sets around 12:00; in late June it sets around 12:36.
How Cilacap 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 Central Java | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #187 of 381 | #37 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #138 of 440 | #28 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #187 of 381 | #34 of 78 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #185 of 381 | #31 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #134 of 381 | #31 of 78 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #211 of 381 | #46 of 78 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #229 of 440 | #51 of 79 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #122 of 338 | #18 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #113 of 332 | #16 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #125 of 324 | #18 of 69 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #135 of 440 | #34 of 79 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #119 of 333 | #19 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #91 of 320 | #13 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #135 of 187 | #33 of 37 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #170 of 381 | #33 of 78 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #153 of 440 | #36 of 79 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #95 of 324 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #160 of 440 | #35 of 79 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #121 of 381 | #27 of 78 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #323 of 440 | #55 of 79 | 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 | #292 of 440 | #57 of 79 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #317 of 440 | #51 of 79 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #74 of 440 | #10 of 79 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #121 of 440 | #20 of 79 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 42 | #417 of 440 | #76 of 79 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #146 of 332 | #18 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #196 of 440 | #48 of 79 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #155 of 338 | #33 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wangon 24 km
- Kroya 28 km
- Sidareja 36 km
- Banyumas 39 km
- Purwokerto 42 km
- Sokaraja 43 km
- Baturaden 53 km
- Purbalingga 54 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.