Living in Manado
Manado is a city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 458,582 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 4%, #15 of 440), people who put healthcare first (top 7%, #23 of 381), expat professionals (top 10%, #43 of 440).
Residents458,582
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport11 km (Sam Ratulangi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km551,000 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line913.8 km
Distance to Jakarta2,174 km
Within 10 km458,582 people
Greater areaGreater Manado, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 10:40
See Manado on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Manado
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Celebes Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 10:40; in late June it sets around 11:49.
How Manado 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 | 67 | #186 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #85 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #132 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #143 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #56 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #100 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #261 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #57 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #57 of 332 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #60 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #15 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #74 of 333 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #42 of 320 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #178 of 187 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #91 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #52 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #42 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #43 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #23 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #374 of 440 | #7 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 | 63 | #117 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #374 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #20 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #31 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #239 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #69 of 332 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #69 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #68 of 338 | #1 of 6 | 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.