Living in Tarakan
Tarakan is a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 255,310 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 30%, #96 of 320), city lovers (top 32%, #102 of 324), low-income households (top 37%, #159 of 440).
Residents255,310
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport337 km (Kota Kinabalu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km255,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line271.4 km
Distance to Jakarta1,594 km
Within 10 km255,310 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 56 min, sunset 11:06
See Tarakan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tarakan
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Celebes Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 56 min and sets around 11:06; in late June it sets around 12:21.
How Tarakan 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 | 67 | #185 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #159 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #185 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #182 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #194 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #278 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #298 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #134 of 338 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #125 of 332 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #139 of 324 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #223 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #131 of 333 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #96 of 320 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #136 of 187 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #190 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #192 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #102 of 324 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #208 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #183 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #329 of 440 | #6 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 | 36 | #316 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #319 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #94 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #176 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 41 | #424 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #185 of 332 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #237 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #172 of 338 | #4 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tanjung Selor 59 km
- Nunukan 92 km
- Malinau 112 km
- Bontang 354 km
- Samarinda 426 km
- Loa Janan 437 km
- Toli-Toli 439 km
- Balikpapan 516 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.