Living in Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru is a city in Riau, Indonesia, home to 1,167,599 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 5%, #13 of 324), car-free households (top 5%, #13 of 320), single professionals (top 5%, #14 of 338).
Residents1,167,599
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport195 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,167,600 people
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line122.6 km
Distance to Jakarta954 km
Within 10 km1,167,599 people
Greater areaGreater Pekanbaru, 6 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 05 min, sunset 12:15
See Pekanbaru on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pekanbaru
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is part of Greater Pekanbaru, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 05 min and sets around 12:15; in late June it sets around 13:21.
How Pekanbaru 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #327 of 381 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #62 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #279 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #265 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #377 of 381 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #225 of 381 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #417 of 440 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #14 of 338 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #14 of 332 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #15 of 324 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #191 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #30 of 333 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 92 | #13 of 320 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #162 of 187 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #80 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #123 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #13 of 324 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #48 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #76 of 381 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #422 of 440 | #3 of 4 | 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 | 0 | #436 of 440 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #420 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #48 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #55 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #346 of 440 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #121 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #29 of 338 | #2 of 3 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Balai Pungut 63 km
- Payakumbuh 121 km
- Dumai 128 km
- Sijunjung 145 km
- Bukittinggi 150 km
- Padangpanjang 158 km
- Solok 170 km
- Pariaman 194 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.