Living in Tegal
Tegal is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to 297,173 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 12%, #51 of 440), city lovers (top 12%, #38 of 324), car-free households (top 12%, #38 of 320).
Residents297,173
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport136 km (Jenderal Ahmad Yani)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,012,100 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line2.0 km
Distance to Jakarta267 km
Within 10 km605,174 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 31 min, sunset 11:57
See Tegal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tegal
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Java Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 31 min and sets around 11:57; in late June it sets around 12:37.
How Tegal 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 | 62 | #278 of 381 | #68 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #51 of 440 | #5 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #296 of 381 | #67 of 78 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #294 of 381 | #68 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #180 of 381 | #43 of 78 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #242 of 381 | #55 of 78 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #361 of 440 | #67 of 79 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #49 of 338 | #3 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #49 of 332 | #3 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #50 of 324 | #3 of 69 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #150 of 440 | #41 of 79 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #46 of 333 | #4 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #38 of 320 | #3 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 2 | #138 of 187 | #34 of 37 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #100 of 381 | #16 of 78 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #89 of 440 | #20 of 79 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #38 of 324 | #3 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #78 of 440 | #7 of 79 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #119 of 381 | #25 of 78 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #390 of 440 | #73 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 | 31 | #336 of 440 | #66 of 79 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #384 of 440 | #70 of 79 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #37 of 440 | #4 of 79 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #76 of 440 | #7 of 79 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 38 | #429 of 440 | #77 of 79 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #201 of 332 | #25 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #116 of 440 | #23 of 79 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #79 of 338 | #9 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.