Living in Nunukan
Nunukan is a large place in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 67,006 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #1 of 77), people who want to live by the sea (top 23%, #76 of 332), climate-conscious movers (top 33%, #145 of 440).
Residents67,006
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport267 km (Kota Kinabalu International)
Nearest city of 100k+31 km
Within 30 km67,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line217.5 km
Border with Malaysia7 km
Distance to Jakarta1,661 km
Within 10 km67,006 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 53 min, sunset 11:04
See Nunukan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nunukan
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Celebes Sea.
- The border with Malaysia is 7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 53 min and sets around 11:04; in late June it sets around 12:22.
How Nunukan 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 | 66 | #199 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #330 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #250 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #256 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #143 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #260 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #223 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 20 | #326 of 338 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 23 | #322 of 332 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 19 | #321 of 324 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #343 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 39 | #325 of 333 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 39 | #282 of 320 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #324 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #342 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 24 | #290 of 324 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 17 | #351 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #315 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #167 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 74 | #1 of 77 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #167 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #188 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #324 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #327 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #145 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #76 of 332 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 21 | #346 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #324 of 338 | #6 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tarakan 92 km
- Malinau 129 km
- Tanjung Selor 148 km
- Bontang 446 km
- Toli-Toli 492 km
- Samarinda 518 km
- Loa Janan 529 km
- Balikpapan 608 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.