Living in Sampit
Sampit is a city in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 166,773 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 2%, #5 of 381), single parents (top 7%, #23 of 381), young families (top 9%, #31 of 381).
Residents166,773
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport225 km (Syamsudin Noor International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km166,800 people
Sea coast45 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line500.6 km
Distance to Jakarta790 km
Within 10 km166,773 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 16 min, sunset 11:35
See Sampit on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sampit
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 16 min and sets around 11:35; in late June it sets around 12:29.
How Sampit 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 | 72 | #31 of 381 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #227 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #5 of 381 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #23 of 381 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #245 of 381 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #188 of 381 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #240 of 440 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #193 of 338 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #185 of 332 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #201 of 324 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #265 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #191 of 333 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #144 of 320 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #194 of 381 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #247 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #165 of 324 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #270 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #191 of 381 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #266 of 440 | #4 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 | 9 | #418 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #264 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #178 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #230 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #202 of 440 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 52 | #288 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #209 of 338 | #2 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Palangkaraya 113 km
- Pangkalanbuun 148 km
- Kualakapuas 168 km
- Banjarmasin 202 km
- Manismata 213 km
- Banjarbaru 233 km
- Martapura 234 km
- Amuntai 256 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.