Living in Simpang
Simpang is a large place in Jambi, Indonesia, home to 36,652 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 20%, #84 of 440), rural value seekers (top 26%, #114 of 440), climate-conscious movers (top 38%, #165 of 440).
Residents36,652
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport267 km (Hang Nadim International)
Nearest city of 100k+65 km
Within 30 km36,700 people
Sea coast24 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line207.9 km
Distance to Jakarta624 km
Within 10 km36,652 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 12 min, sunset 12:08
See Simpang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Simpang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 12 min and sets around 12:08; in late June it sets around 13:07.
How Simpang 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 28 | #403 of 440 | #5 of 6 | 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 | 66 | #313 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #402 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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 | 39 | #408 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #409 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 77 | #84 of 440 | #3 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 | 16 | #394 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #114 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 33 | #405 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 13 | #406 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #165 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #280 of 332 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #409 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mendaha 62 km
- Jambi City 65 km
- Kuala Tungkal 86 km
- Muntok 148 km
- Palembang 197 km
- Muara Bungo 222 km
- Indralaya 230 km
- Sungailiat 234 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.