Living in Jayapura
Jayapura is a city in Papua, Indonesia, home to 410,852 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 3%, #11 of 440), cross-border commuters (top 4%, #3 of 77), people who put healthcare first (top 8%, #28 of 381).
Residents410,852
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport22 km (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km517,900 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line1,547.7 km
Border with Papua New Guinea27 km
Distance to Jakarta3,778 km
Within 10 km410,852 people
LandscapeMelanesia, New Guinea
Winter daylight12 h 16 min, sunset 9:44
See Jayapura on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jayapura
- The landscape belongs to Melanesia.
- The South Pacific Ocean is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 16 min and sets around 9:44; in late June it sets around 10:38.
How Jayapura 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 Papua | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #230 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #87 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #261 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #257 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #54 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #95 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #183 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #67 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #64 of 332 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #74 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #11 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #78 of 333 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #48 of 320 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #180 of 187 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #135 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #54 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #54 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #50 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #28 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #362 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 63 | #3 of 77 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #158 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #357 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #16 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #33 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 42 | #415 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #114 of 332 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 79 | #79 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #83 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.