Living in Kota Sambas
Kota Sambas is a large place in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 57,295 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 26%, #113 of 440), people who want to live by the sea (top 31%, #100 of 332), nature lovers (top 33%, #141 of 440).
Residents57,295
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport118 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+62 km
Within 30 km57,300 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line604.2 km
Border with Malaysia48 km
Distance to Jakarta882 km
Within 10 km57,295 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 11:42
See Kota Sambas on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kota Sambas
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- The South China Sea is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 03 min and sets around 11:42; in late June it sets around 12:51.
How Kota Sambas 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 Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #315 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #373 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #333 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #343 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #148 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #254 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #210 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #344 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #351 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #357 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 15 | #354 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #318 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 72 | #141 of 440 | #5 of 8 | 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 | 42 | #283 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #173 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #352 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 30 | #345 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #113 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #100 of 332 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 13 | #358 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pemangkat 43 km
- Bengkayang 61 km
- Singkawang 61 km
- Sungai Raya 86 km
- Pontianak 155 km
- Sintang 284 km
- Manismata 467 km
- Manggar 486 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.