Living in Barabai
Barabai is a large place in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 55,956 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 34%, #147 of 440), nature lovers (top 34%, #148 of 440), climate-conscious movers (top 40%, #174 of 440).
Residents55,956
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport118 km (Syamsudin Noor International)
Nearest city of 100k+109 km
Within 30 km111,500 people
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line551.8 km
Distance to Jakarta1,029 km
Within 10 km55,956 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 16 min, sunset 11:25
See Barabai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barabai
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 16 min and sets around 11:25; in late June it sets around 12:19.
How Barabai 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 South Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #347 of 381 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #358 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #357 of 381 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #361 of 381 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #340 of 381 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #325 of 381 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #202 of 440 | #1 of 6 | 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 | 59 | #381 of 440 | #4 of 6 | 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 | 28 | #363 of 381 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #346 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 13 | #357 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #349 of 381 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 72 | #148 of 440 | #2 of 6 | 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 | 40 | #296 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #147 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #332 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 28 | #355 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #174 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 8 | #372 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Amuntai 24 km
- Tanjung 46 km
- Martapura 109 km
- Banjarbaru 113 km
- Banjarmasin 120 km
- Kualakapuas 120 km
- Palangkaraya 168 km
- Muara Teweh 190 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.