Living in Poso
Poso is a large place in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 47,477 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 9%, #37 of 440), rural value seekers (top 32%, #137 of 440), nature lovers (top 32%, #138 of 440).
Residents47,477
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport429 km (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International)
Nearest city of 100k+112 km
Within 30 km47,500 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 640 m
Main railway line900.1 km
Distance to Jakarta1,633 km
Within 10 km47,477 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 12 min, sunset 11:01
See Poso on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Poso
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Gulf of Tomini is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 12 min and sets around 11:01; in late June it sets around 12:00.
How Poso 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 Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 29 | #400 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 66 | #317 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #410 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #400 of 440 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #400 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 73 | #138 of 440 | #2 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 | 74 | #37 of 440 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #137 of 440 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #382 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 16 | #399 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #213 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #164 of 332 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #399 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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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.