Living in Bontang
Bontang is a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 194,606 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 40%, #126 of 320), single parents (top 42%, #158 of 381), young families (top 43%, #163 of 381).
Residents194,606
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport169 km (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km194,600 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line580.6 km
Distance to Jakarta1,375 km
Within 10 km194,606 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 07 min, sunset 11:12
See Bontang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bontang
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- It is right on the coast of the Makassar Strait.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 07 min and sets around 11:12; in late June it sets around 12:16.
How Bontang 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 Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #163 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #209 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #165 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #158 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #185 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #268 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #267 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #174 of 338 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #170 of 332 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #178 of 324 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #233 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #175 of 333 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #126 of 320 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #217 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #226 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #142 of 324 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #241 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #210 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #289 of 440 | #4 of 8 | 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 | 50 | #222 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #286 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #146 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #209 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 41 | #419 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #162 of 332 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #268 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #188 of 338 | #5 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Samarinda 79 km
- Loa Janan 91 km
- Balikpapan 172 km
- Palu 289 km
- Tanjung Selor 301 km
- Muara Teweh 312 km
- Tanjung 345 km
- Mamuju 349 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.