Living in Tarutung
Tarutung is a large place in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 39,500 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 23%, #101 of 440), rural value seekers (top 26%, #112 of 440), climate-conscious movers (top 42%, #184 of 440).
Residents39,500
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport183 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+78 km
Within 30 km39,500 people
Sea coast36 km
Terrain around itabout 1,150 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line93.8 km
Distance to Jakarta1,261 km
Within 10 km39,500 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 00 min, sunset 12:23
See Tarutung on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tarutung
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 00 min and sets around 12:23; in late June it sets around 13:33.
How Tarutung 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 26 | #407 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 66 | #314 of 440 | #23 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #405 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #407 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #404 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 76 | #101 of 440 | #13 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 | 38 | #310 of 440 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #112 of 440 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 34 | #398 of 440 | #25 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 13 | #407 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #184 of 440 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 51 | #331 of 332 | #27 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #404 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sibolga 37 km
- Barus 63 km
- Pangururan 72 km
- Padangsidempuan 78 km
- Bandar 87 km
- Rantauprapat 97 km
- Pematangsiantar 106 km
- Sidikalang 109 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.