Living in Soe
Soe is a large place in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to 40,190 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 18%, #77 of 440), rural value seekers (top 28%, #121 of 440), early retirees (top 37%, #162 of 440).
Residents40,190
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport74 km (Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International)
Nearest city of 100k+82 km
Within 30 km40,200 people
Sea coast34 km
Terrain around itabout 610 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line764.9 km
Border with East Timor40 km
Distance to Jakarta1,965 km
Within 10 km40,190 people
LandscapeLesser Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 42 min, sunset 11:02
See Soe on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Soe
- The landscape belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 42 min and sets around 11:02; in late June it sets around 11:31.
How Soe 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 26 | #406 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 68 | #162 of 440 | #4 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 | 62 | #356 of 440 | #5 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #385 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 8 | #376 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 77 | #77 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #41 of 77 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #192 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #121 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 36 | #386 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 19 | #387 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #201 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 57 | #305 of 332 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 3 | #383 of 440 | #5 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.