Living in Kupang
Kupang is a city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to 474,801 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 8%, #28 of 381), car-free households (top 14%, #43 of 320), city lovers (top 14%, #45 of 324).
Residents474,801
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport135 km (Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km474,800 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line823.1 km
Distance to Jakarta1,899 km
Within 10 km474,801 people
Greater areaGreater Kupang, the core
LandscapeLesser Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 43 min, sunset 11:06
See Kupang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kupang
- The landscape belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Savu Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 43 min and sets around 11:06; in late June it sets around 11:33.
How Kupang 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 | 68 | #165 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #99 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #141 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #148 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #28 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #124 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #212 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #62 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #59 of 332 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #68 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #124 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #80 of 333 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #43 of 320 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #176 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #107 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #128 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #45 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #110 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #63 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #380 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #25 of 77 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #188 of 440 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #371 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #23 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #80 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #343 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #148 of 332 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #173 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #103 of 338 | #1 of 2 | 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.