Living in Salatiga
Salatiga is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to 198,971 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 9%, #36 of 440), low-income families (top 14%, #53 of 381), single parents (top 14%, #53 of 381).
Residents198,971
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport36 km (Adisoemarmo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km495,300 people
Sea coast42 km
Terrain around itabout 450 m, height range 980 m
Main railway line7.5 km
Distance to Jakarta425 km
Within 10 km198,971 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 33 min, sunset 11:53
See Salatiga on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Salatiga
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 33 min and sets around 11:53; in late June it sets around 12:31.
How Salatiga 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 | #63 of 381 | #8 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #120 of 440 | #24 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #53 of 381 | #5 of 78 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #53 of 381 | #5 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #313 of 381 | #69 of 78 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #249 of 381 | #58 of 78 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #107 of 440 | #29 of 79 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #117 of 338 | #16 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #110 of 332 | #15 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #116 of 324 | #16 of 69 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #36 of 440 | #4 of 79 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #111 of 333 | #16 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #99 of 320 | #15 of 68 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #77 of 381 | #12 of 78 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #99 of 440 | #22 of 79 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #100 of 324 | #16 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #107 of 440 | #15 of 79 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #137 of 381 | #33 of 78 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #281 of 440 | #48 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 | 61 | #133 of 440 | #22 of 79 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #273 of 440 | #44 of 79 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #72 of 440 | #9 of 79 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #78 of 440 | #8 of 79 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #103 of 440 | #29 of 79 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 76 | #110 of 440 | #21 of 79 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #124 of 338 | #27 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.