Living in Palembang
Palembang is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 1,801,367 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 3%, #7 of 324), single professionals (top 3%, #8 of 338), young professionals (top 3%, #8 of 332).
Residents1,801,367
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport417 km (Soekarno-Hatta International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,801,400 people
Sea coast28 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverMasi, 8.5 km
Main railway line9.7 km
Distance to Jakarta429 km
Within 10 km1,801,367 people
Greater areaGreater Palembang, 7 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 17 min, sunset 12:08
See Palembang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palembang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is part of Greater Palembang, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 17 min and sets around 12:08; in late June it sets around 13:01.
How Palembang 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 | 54 | #342 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #88 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #321 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #312 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #367 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #252 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #421 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 88 | #8 of 338 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #8 of 332 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 91 | #9 of 324 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #211 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #25 of 333 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 96 | #8 of 320 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #157 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #123 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #171 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 92 | #7 of 324 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #37 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #104 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #431 of 440 | #8 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 | 0 | #435 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #424 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #54 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #53 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #361 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #326 of 332 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #98 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #15 of 338 | #1 of 5 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Indralaya 38 km
- Prabumulih 81 km
- Muntok 105 km
- Baturaja 149 km
- Tanjungagung 154 km
- Lahat 165 km
- Pangkalpinang 175 km
- Jambi City 193 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.