Living in Sumbawa Besar
Sumbawa Besar is a large place in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to 62,753 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 32%, #104 of 332), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 33%, #142 of 440), nature lovers (top 39%, #169 of 440).
Residents62,753
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport129 km (Lombok International)
Nearest city of 100k+142 km
Within 30 km62,800 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line337.3 km
Distance to Jakarta1,196 km
Within 10 km62,753 people
LandscapeLesser Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 37 min, sunset 11:27
See Sumbawa Besar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sumbawa Besar
- The landscape belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Flores Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 37 min and sets around 11:27; in late June it sets around 12:01.
How Sumbawa Besar 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 Nusa Tenggara | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #348 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #384 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #360 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #362 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #175 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #313 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #190 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #379 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 26 | #376 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #368 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 5 | #385 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #350 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #169 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #56 of 77 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #142 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #177 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #349 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #368 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #298 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #104 of 332 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #395 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.