Living in Purwakarta
Purwakarta is a city in West Java, Indonesia, home to 179,233 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 10%, #37 of 381), single parents (top 13%, #46 of 381), people who put healthcare first (top 21%, #80 of 381).
Residents179,233
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport69 km (Halim Perdanakusuma International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km306,400 people
Sea coast44 km
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line2.0 km
Distance to Jakarta80 km
Within 10 km179,233 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 30 min, sunset 12:04
See Purwakarta on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Purwakarta
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 30 min and sets around 12:04; in late June it sets around 12:44.
How Purwakarta 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 | 65 | #233 of 381 | #37 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #170 of 440 | #44 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #37 of 381 | #12 of 58 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #46 of 381 | #13 of 58 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #307 of 381 | #32 of 58 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #247 of 381 | #34 of 58 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #400 of 440 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #149 of 338 | #42 of 58 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #146 of 332 | #41 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #152 of 324 | #43 of 58 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #213 of 440 | #35 of 58 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #144 of 333 | #43 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #122 of 320 | #35 of 58 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #133 of 381 | #37 of 58 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #169 of 440 | #39 of 58 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #128 of 324 | #37 of 58 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #165 of 440 | #39 of 58 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #80 of 381 | #13 of 58 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #314 of 440 | #32 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 | 35 | #318 of 440 | #39 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #334 of 440 | #34 of 58 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #225 of 440 | #48 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #130 of 440 | #31 of 58 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #116 of 440 | #11 of 58 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #182 of 440 | #41 of 58 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #160 of 338 | #41 of 58 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cikampek 15 km
- Karawang 31 km
- Padalarang 31 km
- Lembang 34 km
- Subang 35 km
- Ciranjang-hilir 36 km
- Cimahi 37 km
- Bandung 44 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.