Living in Atambua
Atambua is a large place in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to 82,196 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 3%, #2 of 77), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 17%, #73 of 440), early retirees (top 35%, #151 of 440).
Residents82,196
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport62 km (Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International)
Nearest city of 100k+97 km
Within 30 km82,200 people
Sea coast13 km
Terrain around itabout 360 m, height range 530 m
Main railway line741.1 km
Border with East Timor6 km
Distance to Jakarta2,017 km
Within 10 km82,196 people
LandscapeLesser Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 39 min, sunset 10:58
See Atambua on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Atambua
- The landscape belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands.
- The Savu Sea is 13 km away.
- The border with East Timor is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 39 min and sets around 10:58; in late June it sets around 11:30.
How Atambua 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 Nusa Tenggara | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #353 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #370 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #359 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #367 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #217 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #288 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #151 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #324 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #369 of 381 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #327 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 22 | #340 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #311 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #182 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 69 | #2 of 77 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 67 | #73 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #192 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #297 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #332 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #263 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #205 of 332 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 15 | #356 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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.