Living in Manokwari
Manokwari is a city in West Papua, Indonesia, home to 132,300 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 17%, #72 of 440), young families (top 36%, #136 of 381), single parents (top 37%, #140 of 381).
Residents132,300
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport732 km (Pattimura International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km132,300 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 390 m
Main railway line1,342.4 km
Distance to Jakarta3,079 km
Within 10 km132,300 people
LandscapeMelanesia, New Guinea
Winter daylight12 h 10 min, sunset 10:07
See Manokwari on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Manokwari
- The landscape belongs to Melanesia.
- The South Pacific Ocean is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 10 min and sets around 10:07; in late June it sets around 11:08.
How Manokwari 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 Papua | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #136 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #260 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #151 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #140 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #211 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #292 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #251 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single professional | 48 | #240 of 338 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #222 of 332 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #246 of 324 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #283 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #227 of 333 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #183 of 320 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #256 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #283 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 50 | #194 of 324 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 39 | #301 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #255 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #245 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #37 of 77 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 67 | #72 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #244 of 440 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #219 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #253 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 42 | #412 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #169 of 332 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Business owner | 47 | #304 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #238 of 338 | #2 of 2 | Map |
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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.