Living in Lawang
Lawang is a city in East Java, Indonesia, home to 112,540 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 6%, #25 of 440), movers on a budget (top 6%, #25 of 440), first-time home buyers (top 6%, #22 of 381).
Residents112,540
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport52 km (Juanda International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,584,000 people
Sea coast32 km
Terrain around itabout 750 m, height range 1,200 m
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Jakarta673 km
Within 10 km295,196 people
Greater areaGreater Malang, 19 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 35 min, sunset 11:45
See Lawang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lawang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is part of Greater Malang, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 35 min and sets around 11:45; in late June it sets around 12:21.
How Lawang 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 East Java | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #134 of 381 | #27 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #25 of 440 | #7 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #94 of 381 | #13 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #105 of 381 | #17 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #297 of 381 | #67 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #257 of 381 | #58 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #163 of 440 | #52 of 73 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #59 of 338 | #7 of 63 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #63 of 332 | #7 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #61 of 324 | #8 of 61 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #44 of 440 | #8 of 73 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #43 of 333 | #7 of 63 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #79 of 320 | #8 of 59 | Map |
| Student | 29 | #99 of 187 | #17 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 77 | #22 of 381 | #3 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #25 of 440 | #8 of 73 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #79 of 324 | #8 of 61 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #63 of 440 | #12 of 73 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #145 of 381 | #23 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #332 of 440 | #60 of 73 | 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 | 58 | #154 of 440 | #24 of 73 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #325 of 440 | #61 of 73 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #49 of 440 | #7 of 73 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #57 of 440 | #9 of 73 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #238 of 440 | #45 of 73 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #297 of 332 | #53 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #50 of 440 | #11 of 73 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #58 of 338 | #10 of 63 | 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.