Living in Palangkaraya
Palangkaraya is a city in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 318,247 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 21%, #78 of 381), single parents (top 22%, #83 of 381), car-free households (top 24%, #76 of 320).
Residents318,247
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport166 km (Syamsudin Noor International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km318,200 people
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line551.4 km
Distance to Jakarta901 km
Within 10 km318,247 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 15 min, sunset 11:30
See Palangkaraya on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palangkaraya
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 15 min and sets around 11:30; in late June it sets around 12:26.
How Palangkaraya 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 Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #105 of 381 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #124 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #78 of 381 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #83 of 381 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #270 of 381 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #155 of 381 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #305 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #103 of 338 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #97 of 332 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #110 of 324 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #194 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #106 of 333 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #76 of 320 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #187 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #116 of 381 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #160 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #80 of 324 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #179 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #98 of 381 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #348 of 440 | #5 of 5 | 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 | 2 | #431 of 440 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #336 of 440 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #56 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #135 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #293 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 64 | #217 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #154 of 338 | #1 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kualakapuas 103 km
- Sampit 113 km
- Banjarmasin 145 km
- Amuntai 150 km
- Tanjung 166 km
- Barabai 168 km
- Martapura 170 km
- Banjarbaru 171 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.