Living in Jambi City
Jambi City is a city in Jambi, Indonesia, home to 635,101 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 9%, #28 of 324), car-free households (top 10%, #29 of 320), young professionals (top 14%, #44 of 332).
Residents635,101
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport310 km (Hang Nadim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km635,100 people
Sea coast64 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line201.5 km
Distance to Jakarta621 km
Within 10 km635,101 people
Greater areaGreater Jambi, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 13 min, sunset 12:10
See Jambi City on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jambi City
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 13 min and sets around 12:10; in late June it sets around 13:08.
How Jambi City 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 Jambi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #221 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #78 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #170 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #173 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #316 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #198 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #373 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #46 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #44 of 332 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #47 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #197 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #57 of 333 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #29 of 320 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #175 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #88 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #133 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #28 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #104 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #85 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #397 of 440 | #6 of 6 | 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 | 0 | #438 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #385 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #26 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #82 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #336 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #178 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #84 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mendaha 65 km
- Simpang 65 km
- Kuala Tungkal 89 km
- Muara Bungo 167 km
- Muntok 179 km
- Palembang 193 km
- Lubuklinggau 206 km
- Prabumulih 215 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.