Living in Timika
Timika is a city in Papua, Indonesia, home to 142,909 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 12%, #43 of 381), single parents (top 12%, #44 of 381), low-income families (top 13%, #46 of 381).
Residents142,909
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport479 km (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km142,900 people
Sea coast23 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line1,083.0 km
Distance to Jakarta3,308 km
Within 10 km142,909 people
LandscapeMelanesia, New Guinea
Winter daylight12 h 23 min, sunset 10:03
See Timika on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Timika
- The landscape belongs to Melanesia.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 23 min and sets around 10:03; in late June it sets around 10:51.
How Timika 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 | 72 | #43 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #251 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #46 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #44 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #170 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #191 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #260 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #215 of 338 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #208 of 332 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #227 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #279 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #210 of 333 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #170 of 320 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #219 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #273 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #184 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 41 | #295 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #217 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #257 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #36 of 77 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #413 of 440 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #260 of 440 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #208 of 440 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #244 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #207 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #284 of 332 | #9 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 49 | #299 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 47 | #230 of 338 | #2 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.