Living in Ambon
Ambon is a city in Maluku, Indonesia, home to 347,288 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 3%, #10 of 381), retired couples (top 5%, #16 of 381), remote workers (top 8%, #31 of 440).
Residents347,288
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport11 km (Pattimura International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km347,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1,011.7 km
Distance to Jakarta2,382 km
Within 10 km347,288 people
Greater areaGreater Ambon, the core
LandscapeMaluku Islands, Melanesia
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 10:36
See Ambon on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ambon
- The landscape belongs to the Maluku Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Banda Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 20 min and sets around 10:36; in late June it sets around 11:26.
How Ambon 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 Maluku | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #175 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #116 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #89 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #97 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #16 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #57 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #329 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #93 of 338 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #89 of 332 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #100 of 324 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #31 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #98 of 333 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #69 of 320 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #186 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #111 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #77 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #73 of 324 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #72 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #10 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #359 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #6 of 77 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #221 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #362 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #55 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #47 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #182 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #54 of 332 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #105 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #106 of 338 | #1 of 1 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.