Living in Pagar Alam
Pagar Alam is a large place in South Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 70,386 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 35%, #150 of 440), rural value seekers (top 42%, #183 of 440), nature lovers (top 43%, #187 of 440).
Residents70,386
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport444 km (Soekarno-Hatta International)
Nearest city of 100k+92 km
Within 30 km70,400 people
Sea coast60 km
Terrain around itabout 730 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line34.1 km
Distance to Jakarta463 km
Within 10 km70,386 people
LandscapeBarisan Mountains, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 21 min, sunset 12:16
See Pagar Alam on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pagar Alam
- The landscape belongs to the Barisan Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 21 min and sets around 12:16; in late June it sets around 13:05.
How Pagar Alam 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 | #350 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #377 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #361 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #363 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #376 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #370 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #309 of 440 | #7 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 | 57 | #395 of 440 | #8 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 | #373 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #367 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 2 | #393 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #370 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #187 of 440 | #4 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 | 58 | #150 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #183 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #333 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #371 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #247 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #391 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lahat 42 km
- Tanjungagung 63 km
- Lubuklinggau 92 km
- Curup 101 km
- Baturaja 103 km
- Bengkulu 112 km
- Prabumulih 127 km
- Indralaya 180 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.