Living in Ternate
Ternate is a city in North Maluku, Indonesia, home to 210,836 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 29%, #126 of 440), car-free households (top 37%, #117 of 320), city lovers (top 39%, #125 of 324).
Residents210,836
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport286 km (Sam Ratulangi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km238,400 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line1,081.4 km
Distance to Jakarta2,410 km
Within 10 km210,836 people
LandscapeMaluku Islands, Melanesia
Winter daylight12 h 05 min, sunset 10:31
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ternate
- The landscape belongs to the Maluku Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Molucca Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 05 min and sets around 10:31; in late June it sets around 11:37.
How Ternate 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 North Maluku | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #174 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #180 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #175 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #163 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #196 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #282 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #274 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #154 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #148 of 332 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #156 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #246 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #148 of 333 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #117 of 320 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #202 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #210 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #125 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #220 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #207 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #303 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 | 62 | #126 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #297 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #129 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #199 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 41 | #423 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #179 of 332 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Business owner | 58 | #248 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #183 of 338 | #1 of 2 | 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.