Living in Bitung
Bitung is a city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 225,134 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 2%, #5 of 381), remote workers (top 7%, #28 of 440), people who put healthcare first (top 10%, #37 of 381).
Residents225,134
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Sam Ratulangi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km289,900 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 450 m
Main railway line925.5 km
Distance to Jakarta2,201 km
Within 10 km225,134 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 10:39
See Bitung on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bitung
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Molucca Sea is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 10:39; in late June it sets around 11:47.
How Bitung 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 Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #80 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #161 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #69 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #69 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #5 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #41 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #157 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #138 of 338 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #132 of 332 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #140 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #28 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #132 of 333 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #107 of 320 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #142 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #124 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #112 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #122 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #37 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #299 of 440 | #6 of 7 | 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 | 67 | #76 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #307 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #78 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #86 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #126 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #44 of 332 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #141 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #146 of 338 | #2 of 6 | 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.