Living in Karawang
Karawang is a city in West Java, Indonesia, home to 307,880 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 6%, #25 of 440), people who put healthcare first (top 6%, #22 of 381), movers on a budget (top 9%, #39 of 440).
Residents307,880
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport48 km (Halim Perdanakusuma International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km743,000 people
Sea coast24 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 60 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Jakarta56 km
Within 10 km307,880 people
Greater areaGreater Jakarta, 56 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 29 min, sunset 12:04
See Karawang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Karawang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is part of Greater Jakarta, 56 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 29 min and sets around 12:04; in late June it sets around 12:45.
How Karawang 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 | 70 | #103 of 381 | #23 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #50 of 440 | #20 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #79 of 381 | #21 of 58 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #82 of 381 | #21 of 58 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #44 of 381 | #2 of 58 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #38 of 381 | #5 of 58 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #143 of 440 | #20 of 58 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #61 of 338 | #23 of 58 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #61 of 332 | #23 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #65 of 324 | #25 of 58 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #25 of 440 | #5 of 58 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #64 of 333 | #25 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #61 of 320 | #22 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #148 of 187 | #33 of 41 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #43 of 381 | #16 of 58 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #39 of 440 | #12 of 58 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #58 of 324 | #23 of 58 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #60 of 440 | #18 of 58 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #22 of 381 | #5 of 58 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #337 of 440 | #34 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 | 8 | #424 of 440 | #55 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #326 of 440 | #33 of 58 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #21 of 440 | #7 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #36 of 440 | #10 of 58 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #187 of 440 | #27 of 58 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #266 of 332 | #16 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #76 of 440 | #23 of 58 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #91 of 338 | #28 of 58 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rengasdengklok 16 km
- Cikarang 19 km
- Cikampek 20 km
- Purwakarta 31 km
- Bekasi 37 km
- Cileungsir 41 km
- Citeureup 52 km
- Jakarta 53 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.