Living in Lahat
Lahat is a large place in South Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 65,906 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 41%, #180 of 440), rural value seekers (top 43%, #185 of 440), climate-conscious movers (top 51%, #221 of 440).
Residents65,906
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport432 km (Soekarno-Hatta International)
Nearest city of 100k+79 km
Within 30 km65,900 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 280 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Jakarta450 km
Within 10 km65,906 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 12:14
See Lahat on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lahat
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 20 min and sets around 12:14; in late June it sets around 13:05.
How Lahat 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 Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #349 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #380 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #363 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #364 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #348 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #337 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #294 of 440 | #5 of 8 | 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 | 58 | #387 of 440 | #7 of 8 | 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 | #374 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #369 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 4 | #391 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #356 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #180 of 440 | #3 of 8 | 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 | 45 | #261 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #185 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #343 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #370 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #221 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #393 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tanjungagung 34 km
- Pagar Alam 42 km
- Baturaja 79 km
- Prabumulih 86 km
- Lubuklinggau 93 km
- Curup 119 km
- Indralaya 139 km
- Bengkulu 142 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.