Living in Pekalongan
Pekalongan is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to 324,564 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 5%, #19 of 381), people who put healthcare first (top 9%, #34 of 381), car-free households (top 16%, #49 of 320).
Residents324,564
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport78 km (Jenderal Ahmad Yani)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km609,500 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Jakarta325 km
Within 10 km481,220 people
Greater areaGreater Pakalongan, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 31 min, sunset 11:55
See Pekalongan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pekalongan
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Java Sea is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 31 min and sets around 11:55; in late June it sets around 12:35.
How Pekalongan 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 | #181 of 381 | #35 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #86 of 440 | #14 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #152 of 381 | #25 of 78 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #159 of 381 | #25 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #19 of 381 | #2 of 78 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #66 of 381 | #17 of 78 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #281 of 440 | #58 of 79 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #63 of 338 | #6 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #60 of 332 | #5 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #67 of 324 | #6 of 69 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #72 of 440 | #14 of 79 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #75 of 333 | #8 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #49 of 320 | #4 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 1 | #147 of 187 | #35 of 37 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #93 of 381 | #15 of 78 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #88 of 440 | #19 of 79 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #55 of 324 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #74 of 440 | #5 of 79 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #34 of 381 | #3 of 78 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #376 of 440 | #69 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 | 49 | #224 of 440 | #40 of 79 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #375 of 440 | #67 of 79 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #30 of 440 | #1 of 79 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #63 of 440 | #5 of 79 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #305 of 440 | #61 of 79 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #142 of 332 | #16 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #109 of 440 | #20 of 79 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #93 of 338 | #13 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wiradesa 6 km
- Kedungwuni 10 km
- Wonopringgo 12 km
- Comal 16 km
- Buaran 23 km
- Pemalang 32 km
- Weleri 44 km
- Randudongkal 45 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.