Living in Sentani
Sentani is a large place in Papua, Indonesia, home to 44,779 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #7 of 440), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 23%, #101 of 440), students (top 28%, #51 of 187).
Residents44,779
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport1 km (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International)
Nearest city of 100k+21 km
Within 30 km517,900 people
Sea coast15 km
Terrain around itabout 640 m, height range 670 m
Main railway line1,529.3 km
Border with Papua New Guinea48 km
Distance to Jakarta3,755 km
Within 10 km44,779 people
LandscapeMelanesia, New Guinea
Winter daylight12 h 16 min, sunset 9:44
See Sentani on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sentani
- The landscape belongs to Melanesia.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 16 min and sets around 9:44; in late June it sets around 10:39.
How Sentani 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 | 58 | #324 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #276 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #183 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #170 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #360 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #366 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #405 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 39 | #283 of 338 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #279 of 332 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 40 | #278 of 324 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #332 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 58 | #287 of 333 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 39 | #280 of 320 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #51 of 187 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #280 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #250 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 26 | #280 of 324 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #221 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #272 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #225 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #26 of 77 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 64 | #101 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #285 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 35 | #392 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #256 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #7 of 440 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #106 of 332 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #211 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #277 of 338 | #5 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.