Living in Pontianak
Pontianak is a city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 686,019 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #3 of 381), remote workers (top 1%, #4 of 440), single pensioners (top 5%, #16 of 381).
Residents686,019
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Supadio International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km686,000 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line604.4 km
Distance to Jakarta737 km
Within 10 km686,019 people
Greater areaGreater Pontianak, the core
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 07 min, sunset 11:45
See Pontianak on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pontianak
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- The South China Sea is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 07 min and sets around 11:45; in late June it sets around 12:48.
How Pontianak 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 | 65 | #242 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #74 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #188 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #189 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #30 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #16 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #339 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #41 of 338 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #38 of 332 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #43 of 324 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #4 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #49 of 333 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #26 of 320 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #171 of 187 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #84 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #41 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #25 of 324 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #28 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #3 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #394 of 440 | #8 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 | 24 | #365 of 440 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #393 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #7 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #21 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #379 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #140 of 332 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #54 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #42 of 338 | #1 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sungai Raya 94 km
- Bengkayang 97 km
- Singkawang 111 km
- Pemangkat 139 km
- Kota Sambas 155 km
- Sintang 242 km
- Manismata 331 km
- Manggar 338 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.