Living in Tobelo
Tobelo is a large place in North Maluku, Indonesia, home to 34,150 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 21%, #90 of 440), rural value seekers (top 22%, #95 of 440), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 52%, #226 of 440).
Residents34,150
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport343 km (Sam Ratulangi International)
Nearest city of 100k+125 km
Within 30 km34,200 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line1,024.0 km
Distance to Jakarta2,510 km
Within 10 km34,150 people
LandscapeMaluku Islands, Melanesia
Winter daylight12 h 01 min, sunset 10:27
See Tobelo on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tobelo
- The landscape belongs to the Maluku Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Gulf of Kau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 01 min and sets around 10:27; in late June it sets around 11:36.
How Tobelo 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 23 | #415 of 440 | #3 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 | 65 | #347 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 commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 51 | #418 of 440 | #3 of 6 | 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 | #415 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #414 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 76 | #90 of 440 | #5 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 | 49 | #226 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #95 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 31 | #414 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 6 | #415 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 42 | #416 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #173 of 332 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #414 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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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.