Living in Wamena
Wamena is a large place in Papua, Indonesia, home to 66,080 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 23%, #98 of 440), nature lovers (top 42%, #184 of 440), rural value seekers (top 43%, #189 of 440).
Residents66,080
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport243 km (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International)
Nearest city of 100k+255 km
Within 30 km66,100 people
Terrain around itabout 2,100 m, height range 1,260 m
Nearest major riverBaliem, 3.9 km
Main railway line1,286.3 km
Distance to Jakarta3,564 km
Within 10 km66,080 people
LandscapeMaoke Mountains, Melanesia
Winter daylight12 h 22 min, sunset 9:53
See Wamena on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wamena
- The landscape belongs to the Maoke Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 22 min and sets around 9:53; in late June it sets around 10:43.
How Wamena 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 | 53 | #351 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #379 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #366 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #365 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #380 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #381 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #319 of 440 | #7 of 12 | 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 | 56 | #400 of 440 | #8 of 12 | 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 | 27 | #375 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #374 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #395 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 25 | #380 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #184 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #55 of 77 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 64 | #98 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #189 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #348 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 24 | #375 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #256 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #392 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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.