Living in Sibolga
Sibolga is a large place in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 92,244 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 7%, #28 of 440), people who want to live by the sea (top 44%, #145 of 332), rural value seekers (top 46%, #201 of 440).
Residents92,244
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport214 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+67 km
Within 30 km92,200 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 700 m
Main railway line122.0 km
Distance to Jakarta1,254 km
Within 10 km92,244 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 01 min, sunset 12:24
See Sibolga on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sibolga
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 01 min and sets around 12:24; in late June it sets around 13:33.
How Sibolga 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 | 57 | #330 of 381 | #23 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #343 of 440 | #22 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #343 of 381 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #349 of 381 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #306 of 381 | #20 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #368 of 381 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #291 of 440 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #365 of 440 | #25 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #354 of 381 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #334 of 440 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 15 | #353 of 440 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #357 of 381 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #209 of 440 | #18 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 | 75 | #28 of 440 | #4 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #201 of 440 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #288 of 440 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #336 of 440 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #236 of 440 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #145 of 332 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 10 | #367 of 440 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tarutung 37 km
- Barus 52 km
- Padangsidempuan 68 km
- Pangururan 97 km
- Bandar 113 km
- Rantauprapat 124 km
- Sidikalang 124 km
- Singkil 126 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.