Living in Katobu

Katobu is a large place in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 31,929 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 32%, #137 of 440), nature lovers (top 51%, #224 of 440), rural value seekers (top 53%, #231 of 440).

Residents31,929
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport353 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+72 km
Within 30 km101,900 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line997.6 km
Distance to Jakarta1,766 km
Within 10 km101,909 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 24 min, sunset 11:00

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Good to know about Katobu

How Katobu 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.

ProfileScoreIn IndonesiaIn Southeast Sulawesi
Young family49#374 of 381#4 of 4Map
Low-income household40#348 of 440#4 of 4Map
Low-income family54#378 of 381#4 of 4Map
Single parent54#379 of 381#4 of 4Map
Pensioner couple68#281 of 381#4 of 4Map
Single pensioner66#362 of 381#4 of 4Map
Early retiree66#335 of 440#4 of 4Map
Single professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Young professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
DINKSnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Remote worker60#378 of 440#4 of 4Map
Commuternot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Car-free householdnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for campus–Map
First-home buyer30#359 of 381#4 of 4Map
Budget-constrained mover49#339 of 440#4 of 4Map
Urban lifestyle seekernot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Expat professional10#370 of 440#4 of 4Map
Healthcare-first mover35#367 of 381#4 of 4Map
Nature-focused household64#224 of 440#2 of 4Map
Cross-border commuter0#64 of 77#4 of 4Map
Outdoor and mountain lover60#137 of 440#3 of 4Map
Rural value seeker56#231 of 440#2 of 4Map
High-net-worth mover42#347 of 440#4 of 4Map
Lottery winner27#367 of 440#4 of 4Map
Climate-resilient relocation36#437 of 440#4 of 4Map
Coastal living71#197 of 332#4 of 4Map
Business owner6#380 of 440#4 of 4Map
Digital nativenot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)100
  • Sea or lake shore98
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)80
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)80
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)70
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)57
  • Flat land (terrain relief)55
  • Affordability55
  • Green space55
  • Education and family55
  • Foundation34
  • Jobs and economy33
  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)30
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)25
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)24
  • Lifestyle and amenities22
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)19
  • Mobility and connectivity15
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)11
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.