Living in Belawan
Belawan is a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 102,707 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 5%, #17 of 381), business owners (top 7%, #27 of 440), low-income households (top 8%, #31 of 440).
Residents102,707
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,413,800 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line19.0 km
Distance to Jakarta1,429 km
Within 10 km102,707 people
Greater areaGreater Medan, 22 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 54 min, sunset 12:21
See Belawan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Belawan
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Strait of Malacca is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater Medan, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 54 min and sets around 12:21; in late June it sets around 13:37.
How Belawan 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 Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #216 of 381 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #31 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #136 of 381 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #122 of 381 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #192 of 381 | #11 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #228 of 381 | #15 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #225 of 440 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #89 of 338 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #96 of 332 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #84 of 324 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #138 of 440 | #6 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #55 of 333 | #4 of 19 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #152 of 320 | #10 of 19 | Map |
| Student | 32 | #90 of 187 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #17 of 381 | #3 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #45 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #141 of 324 | #10 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #57 of 440 | #5 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #138 of 381 | #9 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #241 of 440 | #19 of 31 | 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 | 40 | #300 of 440 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #243 of 440 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #168 of 440 | #9 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #59 of 440 | #4 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 45 | #394 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #48 of 332 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 88 | #27 of 440 | #5 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #113 of 338 | #6 of 19 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Labuhan Deli 13 km
- Medan 21 km
- Sunggal 23 km
- Percut 26 km
- Stabat 26 km
- Binjai 29 km
- Deli Tua 30 km
- Perbaungan 38 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.