Living in Kawalu
Kawalu is a large place in West Java, Indonesia, home to 50,541 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 21%, #38 of 187), digital natives (top 23%, #75 of 338), low-income households (top 28%, #123 of 440).
Residents50,541
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport192 km (Halim Perdanakusuma International)
Nearest city of 100k+6 km
Within 30 km1,019,900 people
Sea coast46 km
Terrain around itabout 330 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line7.0 km
Distance to Jakarta203 km
Within 10 km821,380 people
Greater areaGreater Tasikmalaya, 6 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 33 min, sunset 12:02
See Kawalu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kawalu
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is part of Greater Tasikmalaya, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 33 min and sets around 12:02; in late June it sets around 12:40.
How Kawalu 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 | 58 | #325 of 381 | #49 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #123 of 440 | #36 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #301 of 381 | #50 of 58 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #304 of 381 | #51 of 58 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #326 of 381 | #38 of 58 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #210 of 381 | #26 of 58 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #418 of 440 | #52 of 58 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #104 of 338 | #36 of 58 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #106 of 332 | #35 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #108 of 324 | #36 of 58 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #275 of 440 | #49 of 58 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #126 of 333 | #39 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #108 of 320 | #33 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 62 | #38 of 187 | #3 of 41 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #165 of 381 | #42 of 58 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #182 of 440 | #41 of 58 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #104 of 324 | #32 of 58 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #182 of 440 | #43 of 58 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #203 of 381 | #40 of 58 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #413 of 440 | #47 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 | 27 | #356 of 440 | #43 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #413 of 440 | #48 of 58 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #209 of 440 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #214 of 440 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #365 of 440 | #49 of 58 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #193 of 440 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #75 of 338 | #24 of 58 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tasikmalaya 6 km
- Singaparna 11 km
- Ciamis 17 km
- Rajapolah 18 km
- Wanaraja 34 km
- Garut 35 km
- Kuningan 54 km
- Paseh 57 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.