Living in Tanjung Balai
Tanjung Balai is a large place in Riau Islands, Indonesia, home to 48,953 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 18%, #58 of 332), nature lovers (top 23%, #100 of 440), rural value seekers (top 35%, #153 of 440).
Residents48,953
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport75 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+58 km
Within 30 km49,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line53.4 km
Distance to Jakarta883 km
Within 10 km48,953 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 04 min, sunset 12:07
See Tanjung Balai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tanjung Balai
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 04 min and sets around 12:07; in late June it sets around 13:13.
How Tanjung Balai 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 Riau Islands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 34 | #378 of 440 | #2 of 2 | 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 | 68 | #185 of 440 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #325 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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 | 46 | #361 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 17 | #348 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 76 | #100 of 440 | #1 of 2 | 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 | 52 | #204 of 440 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #153 of 440 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #361 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 29 | #352 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 45 | #397 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #58 of 332 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Business owner | 17 | #354 of 440 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Batam 69 km
- Tanjung Pinang 116 km
- Kuala Tungkal 202 km
- Mendaha 225 km
- Pekanbaru 227 km
- Dumai 232 km
- Balai Pungut 237 km
- Simpang 263 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.