Living in Magelang
Magelang is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to 128,709 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 16%, #60 of 381), single parents (top 16%, #60 of 381), remote workers (top 18%, #79 of 440).
Residents128,709
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport51 km (Yogyakarta International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km280,100 people
Sea coast50 km
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 670 m
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Jakarta401 km
Within 10 km198,580 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 33 min, sunset 11:54
See Magelang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Magelang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 33 min and sets around 11:54; in late June it sets around 12:32.
How Magelang 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 | 71 | #76 of 381 | #12 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #174 of 440 | #38 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #60 of 381 | #6 of 78 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #60 of 381 | #6 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #271 of 381 | #61 of 78 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #149 of 381 | #36 of 78 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #182 of 440 | #45 of 79 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #165 of 338 | #27 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #160 of 332 | #25 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #168 of 324 | #28 of 69 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #79 of 440 | #17 of 79 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #154 of 333 | #23 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #141 of 320 | #18 of 68 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #151 of 381 | #28 of 78 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #166 of 440 | #40 of 79 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #157 of 324 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #171 of 440 | #39 of 79 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #127 of 381 | #28 of 78 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #280 of 440 | #47 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 | 58 | #159 of 440 | #28 of 79 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #288 of 440 | #47 of 79 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #136 of 440 | #24 of 79 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #140 of 440 | #24 of 79 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #139 of 440 | #34 of 79 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #177 of 440 | #43 of 79 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #163 of 338 | #36 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.