Living in Waingapu
Waingapu is a large place in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to 35,932 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 24%, #104 of 440), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 25%, #106 of 440), rural value seekers (top 27%, #115 of 440).
Residents35,932
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport449 km (Lombok International)
Nearest city of 100k+135 km
Within 30 km35,900 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line667.6 km
Distance to Jakarta1,529 km
Within 10 km35,932 people
LandscapeLesser Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 41 min, sunset 11:18
See Waingapu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Waingapu
- 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 41 min and sets around 11:18; in late June it sets around 11:48.
How Waingapu 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 | 24 | #412 of 440 | #9 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 | 67 | #288 of 440 | #10 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 | 53 | #415 of 440 | #11 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 | 36 | #412 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #410 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 75 | #104 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #61 of 77 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 64 | #106 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #115 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 32 | #410 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 7 | #411 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 37 | #433 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #171 of 332 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #410 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tambolaka 115 km
- Ruteng 118 km
- Labuan Bajo 135 km
- Ende 178 km
- Bima 215 km
- Dompu 234 km
- Maumere 243 km
- Sumbawa Besar 338 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.