Living in Pekan Bahapal
Pekan Bahapal is a large place in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 40,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 5%, #19 of 440), early retirees (top 9%, #38 of 440), rural value seekers (top 9%, #38 of 440).
Residents40,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport67 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+21 km
Within 30 km436,700 people
Sea coast40 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line20.3 km
Distance to Jakarta1,337 km
Within 10 km40,000 people
Greater areaGreater Pematangsiantar, 21 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 56 min, sunset 12:20
See Pekan Bahapal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pekan Bahapal
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is part of Greater Pematangsiantar, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 56 min and sets around 12:20; in late June it sets around 13:34.
How Pekan Bahapal 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 | 69 | #117 of 381 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #290 of 440 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #190 of 381 | #15 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #178 of 381 | #15 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #202 of 381 | #13 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #153 of 381 | #10 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #38 of 440 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 36 | #293 of 338 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #293 of 332 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 37 | #293 of 324 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #256 of 440 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #298 of 333 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Car-free household | 36 | #291 of 320 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Student | 59 | #48 of 187 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #290 of 381 | #18 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #285 of 440 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 23 | #293 of 324 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #265 of 440 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #274 of 381 | #18 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 79 | #63 of 440 | #9 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 | 39 | #306 of 440 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 64 | #38 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #291 of 440 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #291 of 440 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #19 of 440 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 59 | #246 of 440 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #292 of 338 | #18 of 19 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pematangsiantar 21 km
- Tebingtinggi 24 km
- Kisaran 51 km
- Perbaungan 56 km
- Percut 67 km
- Deli Tua 70 km
- Tanjungbalai 71 km
- Teluk Nibung 72 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.