Living in Palopo
Palopo is a city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 184,961 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 41%, #156 of 381), car-free households (top 42%, #134 of 320), young families (top 42%, #160 of 381).
Residents184,961
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport242 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km185,000 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line864.2 km
Distance to Jakarta1,523 km
Within 10 km184,961 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 18 min, sunset 11:06
See Palopo on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palopo
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Banda Sea is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 18 min and sets around 11:06; in late June it sets around 11:59.
How Palopo 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 Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #160 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #215 of 440 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #163 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #156 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #200 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #285 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #272 of 440 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #181 of 338 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #174 of 332 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #189 of 324 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #263 of 440 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #180 of 333 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #134 of 320 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #226 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #236 of 440 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #151 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #259 of 440 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #226 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #285 of 440 | #9 of 10 | 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 | 53 | #191 of 440 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #280 of 440 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #160 of 440 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #226 of 440 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 41 | #421 of 440 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #178 of 332 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #283 of 440 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #200 of 338 | #2 of 7 | 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.