Living in Samarinda
Samarinda is a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 865,306 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 5%, #17 of 381), city lovers (top 6%, #17 of 324), single professionals (top 6%, #18 of 338).
Residents865,306
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport91 km (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,078,100 people
Sea coast33 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverMahakam, 2.8 km
Main railway line636.6 km
Distance to Jakarta1,308 km
Within 10 km865,306 people
Greater areaGreater Samarinda, the core
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 09 min, sunset 11:14
See Samarinda on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Samarinda
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 09 min and sets around 11:14; in late June it sets around 12:16.
How Samarinda 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 | 62 | #280 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #41 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #217 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #212 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #255 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #96 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #384 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #18 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #18 of 332 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #19 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #62 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #27 of 333 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 89 | #18 of 320 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #167 of 187 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #52 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #49 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #17 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #29 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #17 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #407 of 440 | #7 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 | 0 | #437 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #407 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #10 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #26 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #364 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #327 of 332 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #62 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #26 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Loa Janan 12 km
- Bontang 79 km
- Balikpapan 93 km
- Muara Teweh 255 km
- Tanjung 269 km
- Amuntai 301 km
- Barabai 304 km
- Palu 307 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.