Living in Garut
Garut is a city in West Java, Indonesia, home to 131,809 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 7%, #25 of 381), low-income families (top 8%, #28 of 381), single parents (top 8%, #28 of 381).
Residents131,809
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport158 km (Halim Perdanakusuma International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km373,000 people
Sea coast50 km
Terrain around itabout 1,170 m, height range 530 m
Main railway line15.4 km
Distance to Jakarta170 km
Within 10 km131,809 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 33 min, sunset 12:03
See Garut on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Garut
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 33 min and sets around 12:03; in late June it sets around 12:41.
How Garut 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 West Java | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 72 | #25 of 381 | #8 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #178 of 440 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #28 of 381 | #7 of 58 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #28 of 381 | #8 of 58 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #291 of 381 | #29 of 58 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #238 of 381 | #31 of 58 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #148 of 440 | #22 of 58 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #172 of 338 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #169 of 332 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #170 of 324 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #232 of 440 | #40 of 58 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #156 of 333 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #166 of 320 | #42 of 58 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #127 of 381 | #36 of 58 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #216 of 440 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #171 of 324 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #218 of 440 | #46 of 58 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #228 of 381 | #47 of 58 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #239 of 440 | #16 of 58 | 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 | 57 | #168 of 440 | #13 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #225 of 440 | #15 of 58 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #167 of 440 | #37 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #208 of 440 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #175 of 440 | #24 of 58 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #226 of 440 | #47 of 58 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #198 of 338 | #45 of 58 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wanaraja 10 km
- Singaparna 24 km
- Paseh 24 km
- Rajapolah 30 km
- Tasikmalaya 34 km
- Kawalu 35 km
- Cileunyi 39 km
- Banjaran 43 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.